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Hasbro Takes a “Wait and See” Approach to Tariffs

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Toymaker Hasbro crushed expectations in its latest quarter, but its annual guidance hasn’t been updated to consider potential tariffs.

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Roblox Gets into Video Ads

The gaming industry, like every other sector including banking and rideshare apps, is enmeshing itself even deeper into advertising.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney Beats Activist Investor in Shareholder Vote

Bob Iger is emerging victorious in Disney’s epic board seat battle with infamous activist investor Nelson Peltz.

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Media & Entertainment

Advertisement Market is Booming, But Not for Everyone

Media investment firm Magna now expects ad sales by media owners to increase over 9% this year.

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Media & Entertainment

Advertising Industry Sweats a Recession-Spurred Pullback

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The warnings come as the industry adapts to seismic shifts in technology — which means it may just have some new tricks up its sleeve.

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Geopolitics

My Kingdom for a Sport: Saudi Arabia Goes All in on Athletics

Why is Saudi Arabia spending a king’s ransom on sports? The Middle East powerhouse doesn’t care if you call it sportswashing.

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Media & Entertainment

Can Hollywood Reboot the Bundle?

Hollywood may be rethinking its business model of direct-to-consumer, a la carte streaming services — meaning the bundle may be back.

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Media & Entertainment

‘Dune 2’ Set to Breathe Some Life Into a Sluggish Box Office

Ticket sales are down 18% so far this year as the industry continues to deal with a labor-stoppage hangover.

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Media & Entertainment

Next Level: Netflix Angles for Membership in $1 Trillion Club

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With Hollywood conquered, Netflix has a new goal: reach a $1 trillion market cap by 2030, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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Can ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Reboot Hollywood’s Tough Year?

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A Minecraft Movie is lighting the box office on fire. It’s a much-needed win for the battered Warner Bros Discovery.

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