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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — a newspaper with roots going back nearly 240 years — will publish its final edition on May 3, 2026 and then cease operations entirely. This was announced by its owner, Block Communications Inc.
Post-Gazette to publish final edition and cease operations on May 3
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owner Block Communications Inc. said Wednesday that it will cease publication of the newspaper May 3, an announcement that came...
www.post-gazette.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 AM
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — a newspaper with roots going back nearly 240 years — will publish its final edition on May 3, 2026 and then cease operations entirely. This was announced by its owner, Block Communications Inc.
Media and entertainment layoffs continue to be a significant trend: the industry saw an 18% increase in layoffs in 2025, with thousands of jobs cut across companies amid restructuring and economic pressures.
Entertainment and Media Layoffs Up 18% With Over 17,000 Jobs Slashed in 2025
A wave of consolidation, AI-driven change and cost-cutting pushed entertainment and media layoffs sharply higher in 2025
www.thewrap.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Media and entertainment layoffs continue to be a significant trend: the industry saw an 18% increase in layoffs in 2025, with thousands of jobs cut across companies amid restructuring and economic pressures.
Amol Rajan, a high-profile British broadcaster, has left BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to launch his own media company focused on creator-driven content — reflecting how established journalists are pivoting toward digital and personal-brand platforms.
Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4’s Today programme to start own company
Presenter wants to ‘unleash my inner entrepreneur’ in creator economy but will still host University Challenge
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Amol Rajan, a high-profile British broadcaster, has left BBC Radio 4’s Today programme to launch his own media company focused on creator-driven content — reflecting how established journalists are pivoting toward digital and personal-brand platforms.
Former AOL CEO Jon Miller released a striking industry analysis arguing that the media landscape is increasingly dominated by “big money” from tech platforms. He notes companies like Apple, Amazon, and Paramount now compete on a scale traditional players like Disney and Comcast struggle to match.
Former AOL chief says ‘big money’ will dictate future of media
Industry veteran says disparity in capital will define next big sports rights cycle
www.ft.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Former AOL CEO Jon Miller released a striking industry analysis arguing that the media landscape is increasingly dominated by “big money” from tech platforms. He notes companies like Apple, Amazon, and Paramount now compete on a scale traditional players like Disney and Comcast struggle to match.
Several major media companies — Vox Media, The Atlantic, and Penske Media — have filed antitrust lawsuits against Google, alleging monopolistic practices in digital advertising that have hurt publishers’ ad revenues. The outcome could reshape digital ad markets.
The Atlantic, Penske, and Vox Media have all sued Google for antitrust violations
The Justice Department’s lawsuit has opened a can of worms for Google.
www.theverge.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Several major media companies — Vox Media, The Atlantic, and Penske Media — have filed antitrust lawsuits against Google, alleging monopolistic practices in digital advertising that have hurt publishers’ ad revenues. The outcome could reshape digital ad markets.