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Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for 2026-05-16 ( 21 items )  
500 large charities approached for regulator's fundraising complaints data review (10)
LONDON, England, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * 500 large charities approached for regulator's fundraising complaints data review * The Fundraising Regulator has revealed that 500 large charities will be asked to take part in its review of how it collects complaints data. Earlier this year, the regulator announced that it had commissioned an 18-month research project into complaints that charities  more PR

Charity founder becomes first Brit to donate more than PS1bn in a year (10)
LONDON, England, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Charity founder becomes first Brit to donate more than PS1bn in a year * A charity founder has become the first British person to give away more than PS1bn in a year, while donations by the UK's 100 wealthiest have risen to nearly PS5bn. Chris Hohn, founder of the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), reclaimed first place on the Sunday Times  more PR

El Salvador: PEN International Condemns Attacks Against El Faro and Its Journalists (10)
LONDON, England, May 16 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * El Salvador: PEN International condemns attacks against El Faro and its journalists 'Actions targeting Salvadoran media outlets, journalists and authors represent a grave attack on freedom of expression and society's right to be informed. The weaponisation of judicial, fiscal, and administrative mechanisms to intimidate, economically suffocate, and silence critical media undermines freedom of expression and deeply weakens any democratic system,' said Romana Cacchi more PR

ESPN Deportes signs former NBA Champion and Olympic gold medalist Fabricio Oberto to multi-year extension (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Deportes signs former NBA Champion and Olympic gold medalist Fabricio Oberto to multi-year extension * ESPN has reached a multi-year contract extension with NBA analyst Fabricio Oberto. He will continue as one of ESPN's lead Spanish-language voices for NBA coverage across ESPN Deportes in the U.S. and ESPN in Latin America. Oberto will continue as a game analyst throughout the regular season, Playoffs and NBA Fin more PR

FA Cup Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; LALIGA Matchday 37, Bundesliga, NWSL and more (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * FA Cup Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; LALIGA Matchday 37, Bundesliga, NWSL and more * Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the FA Cup Final on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ The 2026 FA Cup Final takes center stage on Saturday as Chelsea FC and Manchester City battle for one of the most prestigious trophies in English football. Coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN2, and ESPN+, and 9:50 a.m. on ESPN more PR

FOX NEWS DIGITAL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE ALL NEWS BRANDS ACROSS ALL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICTATORS IN APRIL (10)
NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS DIGITAL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE ALL NEWS BRANDS ACROSS ALL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICTATORS IN APRIL * FOX News Digital Sees 46% Year-Over-Year Increase with Total Digital Multiplatform Unique Visitors FOX News Leads Competition with YouTube Video Views NEW YORK - May 15, 2026 - During April, FOX News Digital led all broadcast networks and news competitors with total digital multiplatform unique visitors, multiplatfor more PR

GBH Announces Recipients of 2026 Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 15 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH Announces Recipients of 2026 Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship * Fourteen Boston Public School Students Recognized For Outstanding Achievement As part of its longstanding commitment to supporting education, Boston public media producer GBH today announced the 2026 recipients of the Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship. Fourteen Boston public high school graduates will each receive a $2,500 award  more PR

Glasgow Prestwick Fish Volumes Scale New Heights (10)
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Glasgow Prestwick fish volumes scale new heights By Damian Brett Glasgow Prestwick Airport's fish volumes have taken off following the launch of a seafood export service towards the end of last year. Since the start of the year, the Scottish airport has reached the "milestone" of handling 1m kgs of salmon. In a press release, the airport said the milestone had been achieved following the investment in new equipment, dedicated cool-chain personnel and temperature-c more PR

GSSA Giant World Freight Company Sold for $1.2bn (10)
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * GSSA giant World Freight Company sold for $1.2bn By Damian Brett GSSA giant World Freight Company (WFC), which owns some of the biggest names in the industry, has been sold in a deal worth a reported $1.2bn. PAI Partners (PAI) and BPEA Private Equity Fund VI (EQT) yesterday announced that the company had been sold to Brookfield Asset Management. WFC was formed in 2004 and is one of the world's largest GSSA groups, owning brands such as Air Logistics Group, ATC, Kal more PR

IHeartMedia Spotlights New Music From Gracie Abrams (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia Spotlights New Music from Gracie Abrams; Debuts "Body By Jake" Radio with Fitness Icon NEW YORK - iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike recently with special programming, including new World Premiere debuts, digital stations and more. From Thursday, May 14 to Friday, May 15, Gracie Abrams' new single "Hit The Wall" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations. Earlier in the week, iHeartMedia partnered more PR

Kenya Airways Becomes Handler for FedEx in Nairobi (10)
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Kenya Airways becomes handler for FedEx in Nairobi By Rebecca Jeffrey Kenya Airways has become FedEx's ground handling partner in Kenya following the signing of a partnership that marks the first time the US-headquartered express firm has worked with the Nairobi carrier for handling operations. Under the partnership, Kenya Airways will support FedEx's cargo handling operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Kenya Airways operates ground handling ser more PR

LinkedIn Tools to Help Small Businesses Scale Up (10)
SUNNYVALE, California, May 16 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * LinkedIn Tools to Help Small Businesses Scale Up Grow your brand, hire talent and stand out with tools built for founders and small businesses * New data from LinkedIn reveals a surge in entrepreneurship with founder growth in the U.S. up ~70% year-over-year. * LinkedIn has introduced products to help small businesses and founders stand out, earn money and hire great talent, including a new way to get paid for your services directly more PR

LinkedIn: How AI Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship for Gen Z and Small Business Owners (10)
SUNNYVALE, California, May 16 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * How AI Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship for Gen Z and Small Business Owners Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming entrepreneurship by lowering barriers like cost, connections, and expertise. As a result, 77% of founders say it's now accessible to start and grow a business regardless of background. Gen Z is driving this shift, with 73% managing multiple income streams and using AI to start and grow businesses. The result is a rise i more PR

MLB.TV on the ESPN App showcases nearly 40 MLB Rivalry Weekend games presented by Booking.com (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * MLB.TV on the ESPN App showcases nearly 40 MLB Rivalry Weekend games presented by Booking.com * MLB.TV on the ESPN App will showcase nearly 40 games during Major League Baseball's second annual MLB Rivalry Weekend presented by Booking.com, featuring several of the sport's most historic and compelling matchups from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17. The weekend features 15 rivalry series, including 11 Interleague  more PR

Nicaragua: Radio Stereo Romance forcibly silenced after 31 years on air (10)
PARIS, France, May 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Nicaragua: Radio Stereo Romance forcibly silenced after 31 years on air * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the forced closure of Radio Stereo Romance, one of the most renowned radio stations in southern Nicaragua, silenced on 8 May 2026. The Nicaraguan authorities cancelled the station's FM frequencies and physically removed its transmission equipment, a new low in the persecution of the country's independent press. RSF once again c more PR

Qatar Cargo Ups Freighter Capacity and Benefits From Belly Increases (10)
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Qatar Cargo ups freighter capacity and benefits from belly increases By Rebecca Jeffrey Qatar Airways Cargo will increase its offered cargo capacity by 12% through new freighter destinations and belly space on increased passenger flights. The cargo division of Qatar Airways has relaunched its Boeing 777 freighter service to Vienna, Austria, and added a second 777F to Warsaw, Poland. Qatar Airways Cargo said the 777F to Vienna will operate on the Doha - Budapest - V more PR

Sacked charity accountant's religious discrimination case to be reheard (10)
LONDON, England, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Sacked charity accountant's religious discrimination case to be reheard * An employment tribunal is set to hear a charity accountant's case again after its original judgment that she was sacked or not being Catholic was appealed. Janet Parker successfully sued Catholic charity Clifton Diocese in Bristol after a 2023 employment tribunal found she had b more PR

Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its local TV station swap with Gray Media across five mid-sized and small markets, expanding Scripps' presence in the Mountain West. Under the terms of the agreement, which was originally announced in July 2025: * Gray Media has acquired Scripps' WSYM (Fox) in Lansing, Michigan, and KATC (ABC) in Lafayette, Lou more PR

The Biggest Home Cook Competition of All-Time Heats up Food Network This Summer With New Series 100 Cooks (10)
NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * The Biggest Home Cook Competition of All-Time Heats up Food Network This Summer With New Series 100 Cooks * NEW YORK - May 15, 2026 - Food Network celebrates home cooks this summer with the brand-new series 100 Cooks \- the biggest, boldest home cook competition in the network's history. Hosted by actor, television host and former pro football player Terry Crews, the series welcomes 100 of the country' more PR

THE BRIDE! Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max May 22 (10)
NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * THE BRIDE! Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max May 22 * Warner Bros. Pictures' THE BRIDE!, written, directed and produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal, will make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on FRIDAY, MAY 22. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, MAY 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET. THE BRIDE! stars Academy Award (r), BAFTA and Golden Globe(r) winners Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, wi more PR

Uncovering Secrets at Sea: How Two Reporters Investigated the Mining Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Uncovering Secrets at Sea: How Two Reporters Investigated the Mining Industry Author: Ella Beiser, Pulitzer Center Staff "It can feel like science fiction," Pulitzer Center grantee Elizabeth Claire Alberts said. "The idea of sending this heavy machinery down to the very, very deep sea and extracting these minerals." Alberts, along with CNN Senior Reporter Kara Fox, followed the development of the nascent  more PR