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business15 days ago•17 min saved

WBD’s 2026 Upfront Feels Like a Corporate Wake

Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2026 upfront came off as muted and star-poor: no fall slate to sell, absent CEO David Zaslav and HBO chief Casey Bloys, and a lineup consisting mainly of familiar faces. Executives tried to frame the event around partnerships and performance, but critics called it forgettable, likening it to a wake for a company in flux as WBD eyes major changes—including a reported path to a Paramount Skydance merger—pending regulatory approval.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#advertising-sales #business #corporate-transition

business16 days ago•16 min saved

Warner Bros. Discovery Frames Upfront Against Paramount Megamerger

At Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront in New York, ad-sales leaders used a faux Freudian slip to acknowledge the looming $111 billion Paramount merger, signaling potential industry-wide changes as regulators weigh the deal. The presentation highlighted advertiser nerves and industry skepticism, with Paramount pledging a strong theatrical slate and job protections, while shareholders already approved the merger in April and regulators remain the remaining hurdle.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#advertising-sales #business #hollywood

finance2 years ago•1 min saved

"Warner Bros. Discovery's Rollercoaster Q4: From Losses to Streaming Profits"

Warner Bros. Discovery stock plummeted 9% after the Q4 earnings report revealed financial progress for the Max streaming service but weakness in advertising sales and other key areas. CEO David Zaslav reassured analysts about the company's long-term outlook, citing a new leadership team and efforts to improve the balance sheet. The stock closed at $8.75, down 18% year to date and 46% over the past 12 months.

via Variety|

#advertising-sales #finance #q4-earnings-report

businesstechnology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Faces Backlash Over Massive Layoffs in Advertising Team"

Google is continuing its layoffs with "a few hundred" roles being eliminated from its advertising sales team, primarily affecting its Large Customer Sales unit. The company spokesperson confirmed the job cuts, stating that impacted employees will have the opportunity to apply for open roles or elsewhere at Google. This comes after last week's layoffs of about 1,000 employees and previous cuts across various parts of the company, bringing the total number of job cuts above 1,000.

via The Verge|

#advertising-sales #business-restructuring #businesstechnology

finance2 years ago•4 min saved

Meta's Strong Earnings Propel Stock and Boost Investor Confidence

Meta Platforms Inc., the social media giant, enters its second-quarter earnings report with a relatively inexpensive valuation, providing a cushion against any minor misses. Despite a significant recovery from a historic earnings-induced selloff last year, the stock is still cheaper than its mega-cap technology peers and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index. Analysts expect Meta's revenue to accelerate in every quarter this year, supported by a rebound in demand for advertising sales. The company has also been emulating successful offerings from its peers and investing in artificial intelligence. However, there is still a risk of a stock correction if Meta disappoints on key figures or increases costs and Metaverse investments.

via Yahoo Finance|

#advertising-sales #earnings-report #finance

finance2 years ago•5 min saved

"Meta's Undervaluation Offers Uncommon Security"

Meta Platforms Inc., the social media giant, enters its second-quarter earnings report with a relatively inexpensive valuation, providing a cushion against any minor misses. Despite a significant recovery from a historic earnings-induced selloff last year, the stock is still cheaper than its mega-cap technology peers and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index. Analysts expect Meta's revenue to accelerate in every quarter this year, supported by a rebound in demand for advertising sales. The company has also been emulating successful offerings from its peers and investing in artificial intelligence.

via Yahoo Finance|

#advertising-sales #earnings-report #finance