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Erik Hayden

Executive Editor, Business

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Fox News Thinks Trump 2.0 Will Be Even Better for Ratings

“There’s no doubt that we are getting new viewers," says Fox Corp. CFO Steve Tomsic at an investor event.

Ali Vitali to Host MSNBC’s ‘Way Too Early’

The Capitol Hill correspondent will move to the studio to start the new role on Jan. 6.

Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2024

The most impactful and intriguing mergers and acquisitions that reshaped the industry this year — and the executives, reps and lawyers who made them happen.

Los Angeles Times Owner Plans to Launch Tech-Driven “Bias Meter” On Articles Next Year

Patrick Soon-Shiong says that his team is building a product where "the reader can press a button and get both sides" of a story.

Regal Secures $1.9B Loan In Latest Refinancing Move

The Cineworld-owned chain also said its theaters raked in $1 billion-plus in grosses in its latest quarter.

Walmart Closes $2.3B Vizio Deal, Buying In to Cutthroat Streaming Game

The retailer now is set to compete with Amazon and Roku in a battle for connected TV advertising dollars.

Gersh Buys Sports Agency to Fuel Expansion Plans

The acquisition of the Madrid-based firm, You First, doubles the talent agency's employees to 600 worldwide.

Comcast to Unveil Spinoff Plan for Cable Networks

MSNBC, CNBC, Syfy, E!, Oxygen, Golf Channel and USA Network will move to a spinoff company, while Bravo will stay with NBCUniversal.

CNN Promotes David Chalian to D.C. Bureau Chief

The network's political director takes over a role previously held by Sam Feist, who departed earlier this year to take a job at C-SPAN.

CAA Hires New Chief Financial Officer

The major talent agency has hired Asurion executive John Storey to take over from outgoing CFO Carol Sawdye.

UTA Sees Two Major Departures, Undergoes Cuts

Sports co-head Andrew Thau and partner Andrea Nelson Meigs are exiting the Beverly Hills-based agency.

Marcus Theatres’ Box Office Revenue Rises On Summer Blockbuster Season

“While the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes impacted results for the first half of the year, we are pleased that the lingering effects seem to be further in the rearview mirror," stated president Mark A. Gramz.