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NBA Gears Up For Major Media Contract Negotiations

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The National Basketball Association is on a full-court press to secure its next round of broadcast rights.

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The New York Times is Bringing Ads to The Athletic

On Monday, The New York Times debuted advertisements on the until now ad-free, subscription-supported sports site The Athletic.

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The New York Times Adds The Athletic, Loses Ben Smith To A New Venture

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The New York Times Considers Adding The Athletic To Its Lineup

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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2024: The Year YouTube Became TV

YouTube may have started off as a platform for small screens, but now it’s increasingly dominating the living room TV.

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