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Scoop! Roku, the $20 billion streaming platform, is in talks for a potential sale, sources tell us. $ROKU
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New podcast! @MarkStenberg3 on the Future of Vox Media
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Jun 9
SPURS WIN! SPURS WIN! SPURS WIN!
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New: Politico is folding E&E, the energy trade publication it bought in 2020.
The company says it is reorganizing its energy coverage under the Politico brand and launching a series of new state and global energy newsletters.
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Sunday scoop: @TheTradeDesk's CRO Anders Mortensen is out after 7 months. The shakeup arrives amid a wider executive exodus that's included CFO Alexander Kayyal, CMO Ian Colley, and chief strategy officer Samantha Jacobson. More in my story for @Adweek: adweek.com/media/exclusive-t…
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New: The FAST platform Samsung TV Plus is debuting its first original scripted series tomorrow, made in partnership with the YouTube creator Dhar Mann.
The premiere marks a milestone for both parties and is another sign of creators' growing role in the entertainment space.
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Together, the partnership reflects a broader trend disrupting the entertainment industry, as Hollywood increasingly turns to creators as directors, screenwriters, and talent.
Podcast and YouTube creators bring built-in audiences, such as Backrooms' director Kane Parsons.
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New: The independent media brand 1440 recently received an updated valuation from a third-party investment bank, valuing it at $101 million.
The bank used a multiple of 4x revenue on approximately $27 million in annual revenue, which it generates with just 27 employees.
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It also reflects the company's unusual financial discipline.
With no outside investors, 1440 funnels its revenue into growth, spending under $1 million per month to add ~250K subscribers per month.
It is currently distributing dividends to employees and founders.
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For the full story, check out my coverage for @Adweek below:
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May 31
YOUR SPURS ARE HEADED TO THE 2026 NBA FINALS!!!!
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The disrespectful dunk with 4 seconds left. Boy I fuckin love it. Hate is back.
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