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Lucia Moses
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Reporting on media & entertainment for Business Insider. Find me at lmoses@businessinsider.com &
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Offering solutions, scoops, community: @danwhateley.bsky.social, James Faris and I talked to 9 media startups including @thebulwark.com & @semafor.com about how they're successfully carving out new lanes (mostly) independent of Google:
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Meet the new media startups built to thrive without Google traffic
New media startups like The Bulwark and Ankler Media are building their businesses with a focus on loyal subscribers over Google or Facebook traffic.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Bob Iger warming up to AI, says he'll use it to bring user-generated content to Disney+
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Here's how Disney CEO Bob Iger says AI can soup up Disney+
Disney CEO Bob Iger said AI could enhance Disney+ by enabling user-generated content, interactivity, and deeper engagement.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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New: Conde Nast union gets a hi powered ally in NY AG Tish James: www.businessinsider.com/ny-ag-letiti...
NY AG Letitia James rallies for fired Condé Nast workers, telling the company 'I'll see you in court'
NY Attorney General Letitia James joined a Condé Nast union rally, protesting recent firings that followed a staff confrontation with HR.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Exclusive: Financial services are catching up to the creator economy. Here's Visa's latest tools to help creators: www.businessinsider.com/visa-launche...
Visa is diving deeper into the creator economy with new AI-powered financial tools
Credit card giant Visa is deepening its relationship with creators by launching a new set of tools in partnership with the startup Karat Financial.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Netflix is making a big bet that it can pull podcast watchers over from YouTube. Details:
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Netflix wants 50+ video podcasts ready for early next year as it looks to challenge YouTube
Netflix is ramping up the ambitions of a major video podcast push, set for early 2026, as it seeks to challenge YouTube's dominance in the space.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Which Hollywood companies are most active in micro dramas and how?
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5 Hollywood companies from Fox to Disney that are looking to capitalize on soapy 'micro dramas'
Fox, Disney, and others are investing in micro dramas, a mobile-first format, to engage new audiences.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Disney's ESPN blackout on YouTube is sending sports fans flocking to... www.businessinsider.com/chart-disney...
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Netflix's ads chief discusses how she's knocking down advertisers' concerns about the burgeoning ads business:
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Netflix's ads chief describes the area of the business she's most excited about and why
Netflix's ads head said the platform has made "great progress" in addressing concerns it has faced about its business.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Career pivot: this Disney producer shared how he went from Hollywood to riding the micro drama 'gold rush.' www.businessinsider.com/how-producer...
I was laid off at Disney. Now I'm making a living thanks to the micro drama 'gold rush.'
ReelShort and other mini-drama apps are helping Hollywood vets like Erik Heintz make a living.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Hollywood may not be ready for Tilly Norwood, but what about AI dog comedians? www.businessinsider.com/ai-dog-podca...
Are these AI dog podcasters the next big thing in Hollywood?
DogPack's AI dog podcast signed with WME after gaining over 1 million followers across social media.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Amazon's broad cuts hit its TV and movie arm, too:
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Amazon's TV and movie arm was hit during the company's broad layoffs. Here's what we know.
Amazon MGM Studios was impacted by the broader layoffs announced Tuesday as the company leans into AI technology.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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David Ellison's Paramount Global is expected to axe 1000 jobs on Wednesday post Skydance merger: www.businessinsider.com/paramount-la...
David Ellison's Paramount is planning to lay off 1,000 workers on Wednesday
Paramount Skydance is laying off about 1,000 employees this week, a source familiar says. CEO David Ellison wants to deliver $2 billion in savings.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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These founders are having a moment, raising millions on the promise of disrupting Hollywood with AI:
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Read the pitch decks of 8 AI startups that raised millions to disrupt Hollywood
AI startups aim to shake up Hollywood. Read the pitch decks explaining how their tech is tackling production, special effects, distribution, and more.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Check out my first Substack note: substack.com/profile/1754...
Lucia Moses (@luciamoses)
Hi all! I'll be sharing my stories on media & entertainment here & other things that catch my eye. But up first, a little self-promotion .. Last week I wrote about on one of my latest obsessions, Hol...
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October 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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AI's encroachment in Hollywood continues: UK-based studio raises $12m to expand creative tools. Check out their pitch deck here www.businessinsider.com/wonder-studi...
See the pitch deck this AI studio used to raise $12 million to become the 'Y Combinator for IP'
Wonder Studios raised $12M to expand in the US and bring AI tools to Hollywood. Its pitch deck lays out its case to investors.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Breaking: Zaz is pursuing a sale of all of $WBD after reports of interest by $PSKY www.businessinsider.com/warner-bros-...
Warner Bros. Discovery pursues entire company sale ahead of spinoff plans
Warner Bros. Discovery is open to a sale of the entire company amid unsolicited interest and cable spinoff plans, with a potential bid from Paramount Skydance.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Netflix and Spotify just announced a big video podcast deal and it's a shot over the bow at YouTube: www.businessinsider.com/netflix-stre...
Netflix will stream Bill Simmons and other video podcasters with a new Spotify deal
Netflix will stream Bill Simmons' and other popular video podcasts in a semi-exclusive Spotify deal that will see the shows come off YouTube.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Read Bari Weiss' memo telling CBS News to detail what they do all day and what's 'broken' with the place. w/James Faris:
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Bari Weiss tells CBS News staff to explain what they do and what's 'broken.' Read the full memo.
Bari Weiss tells CBS News staff to outline their daily routines in her first week as editor-in-chief, "to know we are aligned."
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October 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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David Ellison, whose new Paramount Skydance owns CBS News, seems to be saying two different things when it comes to his view on the news. It's unlikely to put critics at ease
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David Ellison's feelings about the news business are … complicated
David Ellison of Paramount Skydance vows to restore trust at CBS News while maintaining an apolitical stance and appealing to centrists.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Dana Walden, who some see as the next Disney CEO, just got a big endorsement from Jimmy Kimmel: 'she's done a great job' www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-kimmel...
Jimmy Kimmel shouts out Disney's Dana Walden over his suspension ordeal
Jimmy Kimmel, after his ABC suspension, praises Disney exec Dana Walden, a potential Bob Iger successor, highlighting her support during his ordeal.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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New from me: data shows Hollywood creatives are using AI in more ways than you might think 💡 Details below:
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How Hollywood creatives are actually using AI — and what they're worried about
A new report highlighted how Hollywood is adopting AI for creative tasks. It also looked at the concerns that workers have.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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October 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Scoop: The battle between Group Black, a firm created to direct ad dollars to Black-owned media, and one of its cofounders has taken a new turn
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Group Black cofounder calls for board's removal, citing 'serious concerns' about its conduct
Group Black cofounder Richelieu Dennis is calling for a shake-up at the prominent ad firm over financial concerns.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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David Ellison's plans are taking shape for Paramount Skydance, inspiring anticipation and fear within and around the company. Our deep dive: www.businessinsider.com/david-elliso...
David Ellison has a vision for his media empire — whether you like it or not
David Ellison has big plans for Paramount Skydance, backed by his father's billions. Employees and other media insiders are nervous but curious.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Charlamagne Tha God is the latest to weigh in on why advertisers' use of 'brand safety' is a problem:
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Charlamagne Tha God says 'brand safety' has become a problem and advertisers should rethink it
Charlamagne Tha God questioned advertisers' "brand safety" approach and highlighted the importance of understanding show hosts.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM