Media Wars

[85SugarVol]

You clearly have no idea what motivates Elon then. Bezos, Buffet, Gates, absolutely. Musk? not at all. Power does not drive him. The call to immortality does. To create something great, that will sing across the stars for all time. That is what is in his mind.

Elon is also really, deeply an engineer at heart. In so many ways, Tesla (vs Edison) is such a good namesake for him but he is far more successful than Nicolai ever dreamed of.

Ok bud

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Fox News Crushes CNN, MSNBC to Finish with cable news’ Largest Audience For 81st Straight Quarter

Fox News finished the first quarter of 2022 as basic cable’s most-watched network, crushing CNN and MSNBC for the 81st straight quarter during a busy news cycle that included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and round-the-clock political news.

Americans flocked to Fox News for the latest news and analysis, as the network averaged 1.6 million total-day viewers, a 22% increase compared to the first quarter of last year, while MSNBC and CNN both lost viewership. MSNBC averaged 712,000 viewers, shedding 48% of its audience compared to last year, and CNN averaged only 653,000 for a 51% year-over-year drop.

Fox News crushes CNN, MSNBC to finish with cable news’ largest audience for 81st straight quarter

 

[Franklin Pierce]

TV Ratings Company Nielsen to Be Acquired in $16B Deal

Nielsen is being acquired for $16 billion, including debt, about a week after the media measurement company rejected a $9 billion offer.

Viewing data collected by Nielsen plays a big role in determining where billions in advertising dollars are spent each year. The company itself has annual global revenue of about $3.5 billion.

Nielsen has come under criticism for failing to create new methods of capturing the amount of time people spend watching streaming services, such as Netflix or Hulu. It has become a much more complex task as people now load content on to phones, tablets and other smart devices.

Nielsen is attempting to address those complaints and is expected to launch a new cross-media measurement tool by the end of the year. Nielsen One, according to the company, can deliver more comparable and comprehensive metrics across platforms ranging from traditional televisions to a host of other digital and streaming services.

TV ratings company Nielsen to be acquired for $16 billion

 

[Franklin Pierce]

LOL: CNN+ 'Help' Twitter Account Proves Far More Entertaining Than Actual Streaming Service

As we reported earlier, the CNN+ paid streaming service officially launched Tuesday complete with much fanfare and hype – mostly by CNN employees – designed to generate excitement for a network that is struggling to stay afloat on the “free” cable news side of things.

Unfortunately for CNN and as we also noted, things have already gotten off to a very rocky start, with a report from Fox Business Network reporter Charles Gasparino pointing out that employees at CNN+ are already “bracing for layoffs possibly as soon as May amid projections of lackluster sales of new streaming channel.” In addition to that were the promotional emails CNN+ sent Tuesday where they offered “50% off for life” subscriptions to the platform, another sure sign that there is trouble in paradise.

LOL: CNN+ 'Help' Twitter Account Proves Far More Entertaining Than Actual Streaming Service

 

[Orangeburst]

LOL: CNN+ 'Help' Twitter Account Proves Far More Entertaining Than Actual Streaming Service

As we reported earlier, the CNN+ paid streaming service officially launched Tuesday complete with much fanfare and hype – mostly by CNN employees – designed to generate excitement for a network that is struggling to stay afloat on the “free” cable news side of things.

Unfortunately for CNN and as we also noted, things have already gotten off to a very rocky start, with a report from Fox Business Network reporter Charles Gasparino pointing out that employees at CNN+ are already “bracing for layoffs possibly as soon as May amid projections of lackluster sales of new streaming channel.” In addition to that were the promotional emails CNN+ sent Tuesday where they offered “50% off for life” subscriptions to the platform, another sure sign that there is trouble in paradise.

LOL: CNN+ 'Help' Twitter Account Proves Far More Entertaining Than Actual Streaming Service

 

[Franklin Pierce]

CNN's New Streaming Service Starring Chris Wallace Borders on a Poetic Collapse

Who could have possibly guessed that masses of people wouldn’t jump at the chance to pay extra money to watch the lowest-rated, major news network? Apparently, CNN couldn’t guess, because the powers that be decided that launching a streaming service called CNN+ was a great idea.

Unfortunately for them, that gambit isn’t working out too well. Even though it’s only been out for one day as of this writing (March 29th), the lack of subscriptions has Discovery, CNN’s new parent company, talking about absorbing the streaming service and laying off employees.

I sure hope Chris Wallace has an airtight contract because that massive deal he received to headline CNN+ isn’t looking like too good of an investment right now. You may recall that Wallace left Fox News on fairly bad terms, trashing the top-rated news network and appearing to suggest he was headed to more professional, moral pastures.

CNN's New Streaming Service Starring Chris Wallace Borders on a Poetic Collapse

 

[OHvol40]

 

[Franklin Pierce]

Caitlyn Jenner, 72, joins Fox News as a paid commentator: Network chief Suzanne Scott says the reality star is a 'trailblazer' and her story is an 'inspiration to us all'

• Jenner, 72, will make her first appearance as a pundit on Sean Hannity's show on Thursday night

Fox News announced it has hired Olympic champion and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner as a paid contributor, with her first appearance set for Thursday on Sean Hannity’s program.

Caitlyn Jenner, 72, joins Fox News as a paid commentator | Daily Mail Online

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Caitlyn Jenner, 72, joins Fox News as a paid commentator: Network chief Suzanne Scott says the reality star is a 'trailblazer' and her story is an 'inspiration to us all'

• Jenner, 72, will make her first appearance as a pundit on Sean Hannity's show on Thursday night

Fox News announced it has hired Olympic champion and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner as a paid contributor, with her first appearance set for Thursday on Sean Hannity’s program.

Caitlyn Jenner, 72, joins Fox News as a paid commentator | Daily Mail Online

LOL, this should be good.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

CNN in a 'Sorry State of Affairs' as Cratered Viewership and CNN+ Failure Plague the Network

CNN used to be synonymous with breaking 24-hour news but once Jeff Zucker got hold of the reins he forced the network to the left so hard it tipped the carriage over. The network has struggled to attract viewers as it continued to double and triple down on its radical leftist slant. So radical, in fact, that network anchors calling white male Trump voters the biggest threat in the country while standing in front of burning buildings and calling Black Lives Matter riots “mostly peaceful” are burned into the minds of many Americans.

People tuned out and never came back. The ratings tell the tale more than anything else, with ratings dropping a horrifying 90 percent after 2021.

CNN in a 'Sorry State of Affairs' as Cratered Viewership and CNN+ Failure Plague the Network

 

[85SugarVol]

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This is great. Your services, and views, are needed in the Memes thread.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Caitlyn Jenner, 72, joins Fox News as a paid commentator: Network chief Suzanne Scott says the reality star is a 'trailblazer' and her story is an 'inspiration to us all'

• Jenner, 72, will make her first appearance as a pundit on Sean Hannity's show on Thursday night

Fox News announced it has hired Olympic champion and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner as a paid contributor, with her first appearance set for Thursday on Sean Hannity’s program.

Caitlyn Jenner, 72, joins Fox News as a paid commentator | Daily Mail Online

Wow, I didn't realize he's that old.

 

[headhunter15]

 

[85SugarVol]

Elon Musk buys 9.2% of Twitter, making him the largest shareholder - CNN

 

[85SugarVol]

@Velo Vol & @evillawyer watching this play out with baited breath….

 

[RollinVol]

He needs to make power moves and make Trump CEO. I just want to watch heads explode

 

[Majors]

But he was spot on about Fox knowingly spreading outright lies.

Weird, like when they covered the Hunter Biden NY Post articles as the only source of information. When others said it was false, it turned out to be true. Again, lessons learned on not being part of the news and report the news. Media Manipulation lost again.

 

[Velo Vol]

@Velo Vol & @evillawyer watching this play out with baited breath….

I am?

Interesting the stock is up 25% today, when he bought this last month.

 

[85SugarVol]

I am?

Interesting the stock is up 25% today, when he bought this last month.

Due to nothing more than your love of the tweeters

 

[Velo Vol]

Due to nothing more than your love of the tweeters

It may or may not have an impact on the company.

 

[BreatheUT]

LOL, this should be good.

But if Jenner had joined MSDNC or CNN would you instead be lauding Jenner as an inspiration? For the record, I think it's an odd move.

 

[85SugarVol]

It may or may not have an impact on the company.

It. Was. A. Joke.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

But if Jenner had joined MSDNC or CNN would you instead be lauding Jenner as an inspiration? For the record, I think it's an odd move.

You won't find me lauding any Kardashians or Jenners for anything.

 

[Wireless1]

Politicians are liars who simply want to obtain and remain in power, while suckling at the wallet nipples of common citizens. And that includes the Trumpette Republiars as much as the Democreeps. Hey, Dave!!?? You got it right long ago, eh? Psalm 14:3 and so did Paul - Romans 3:12 - 17

What about media hosts? Since when have they been unbiased?????? Good as they were, I have doubts about Huntley and Brinkley, Jennings, and even my all-time favorite Cronkite who may well have been the last truly honest news anchor.

Should have added Romans 3:18....but they will

 

[Wireless1]

TV Ratings Company Nielsen to Be Acquired in $16B Deal

Nielsen is being acquired for $16 billion, including debt, about a week after the media measurement company rejected a $9 billion offer.

Viewing data collected by Nielsen plays a big role in determining where billions in advertising dollars are spent each year. The company itself has annual global revenue of about $3.5 billion.

Nielsen has come under criticism for failing to create new methods of capturing the amount of time people spend watching streaming services, such as Netflix or Hulu. It has become a much more complex task as people now load content on to phones, tablets and other smart devices.

Nielsen is attempting to address those complaints and is expected to launch a new cross-media measurement tool by the end of the year. Nielsen One, according to the company, can deliver more comparable and comprehensive metrics across platforms ranging from traditional televisions to a host of other digital and streaming services.

TV ratings company Nielsen to be acquired for $16 billion

What makes them worth $16B? Legitimate financial value, or an opportunity to use a trusted name to hoodwink us with "performance"