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Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for 2026-06-16 ( 27 items )  
Air Cargo Cautiously Welcomes U.S.-Iran Peace Deal (10)
SURREY, England, June 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Air cargo cautiously welcomes US-Iran peace deal By Damian Brett The tentative peace framework reached between the US and Iran has been welcomed by forwarders, but a return to pre-war operations and fuel prices could take time. The framework agreement is set to be signed in Geneva on Friday and should see the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, an essential artery for the transport of oil that has been closed since the start of fighting in February. The closure has  more PR

Allergy charities to merge with new name (10)
LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Allergy charities to merge with new name * Allergy UK and Anaphylaxis UK will merge on 1 October, the charities have announced, with a new name set to be revealed shortly. The two organisations have collaborated for more than 30 years but now plan to combine to "create a more powerful, unified voice" for their beneficiaries. While all the services  more PR

Bloomberg Introduces Electronic Trading Workflow for Asset-Backed Securities (10)
NEW YORK, June 16 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on June 15, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Introduces Electronic Trading Workflow for Asset-Backed Securities Bloomberg today announced the launch of a new electronic trading workflow for Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), introducing a list-based workflow with defined dealer response windows designed to support more efficient workflow management in the Bids Wanted in Competition/Offers Wanted in Competition (BWIC/OWIC) process through increased automation and more streamlined execution workflows.  more PR

Cargolux Digitalises Flight Information (10)
SURREY, England, June 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Cargolux digitalises flight information By Damian Brett Cargolux has partnered with Cathay Technologies to implement a digital flight folder solution as part of efforts to advance digital flight operations. The Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) solution digitises flight information, including flight plans, load sheets, and fuel data, into a single platform. The platform also includes ops chat, a communication tool embedded within the flight workflow for coordination  more PR

China Airlines Launches Cargo AI Customer Service Bot (10)
SURREY, England, June 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * China Airlines launches cargo AI customer service bot By Damian Brett China Airlines has added an AI customer service assistant for its cargo business that aims to speed up the answering of customer queries. The Taiwan-hubbed carrier said the Cargo AI Customer Service can understand complex questions to provide cargo owners and shipping agents with around-the-clock support. The service is built using the latest "Agentic AI technology" and is connected with the air more PR

CMA CGM to Acquire Crystal Aero Solutions (10)
SURREY, England, June 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * CMA CGM to acquire Crystal Aero Solutions By Rebecca Jeffrey The CMA CGM Group has signed a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of Crystal Aero Solutions, which specialises in aircraft maintenance services for both cargo and passenger aircraft. Based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and also present in Brussels and Liege, Crystal Aero Solutions has been a partner of CMA CGM Air since 2024 and already contributes to the maintenance of its fleet. The company more PR

DOJ Formally Approves Paramount Skydance/Warner Brothers Discovery Merger in $111 Billion Deal Threatening Consumer Price Hikes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 13 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release: * * * DOJ Formally Approves Paramount Skydance/Warner Brothers Discovery Merger in $111 Billion Deal Threatening Consumer Price Hikes * Today, the Department of Justice formally approved the $111 billion Paramount Skydance/Warner Brothers deal that will likely result in higher prices for consumers. If the deal closes, consumers will face higher prices and fewer choices in streaming, film, and news media. Public Knowledge previously joined with a coa more PR

ESPN greenlights new ESPN Original Series Setting the Tempo (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN greenlights new ESPN Original Series Setting the Tempo * ESPN today announced it has greenlit the production of Setting the Tempo - an upcoming ESPN Original Series on the Toronto Tempo. Directed by Kathleen Jayme and produced by Rock'n Robin Productions in association with Maximum Effort, Ujiri Productions and Nine Two Six Productions, the four-episode series takes audiences inside the exhilarating, high-stake more PR

ESPN's presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final Game 5 draws largest Game 5 audience since 2018 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final Game 5 draws largest Game 5 audience since 2018 * * Most-viewed Stanley Cup Final through five games since 2013 * Vegas Golden Knights- Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Game 5 averaged 5.8 million viewers, peaked at 6.9 million viewers, on ABC ESPN's presentation of last Thursday night's Stanley Cup Final Game 5 averaged 5.8 million viewers on ABC as the Car more PR

Forbes Releases New Podcast, "A Different Take," Hosted By Marketing Leader Linda Boff (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 16 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Forbes Releases New Podcast, "A Different Take," Hosted By Marketing Leader Linda Boff New Forbes podcast series unpacks the strategy, risks, and cultural impact behind the world's most talked-about marketing campaigns Season 1 examines one of the most closely watched marketing stories in recent years: Coca-Cola and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in advertising - Forbes today launched Season One of a new original market more PR

Global study confirms mosquito nets remain a powerful weapon against malaria - but warns their long-term effectiveness is under threat (10)
LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Global study confirms mosquito nets remain a powerful weapon against malaria - but warns their long-term effectiveness is under threat "Mosquitoes are developing resistance and adapting their behaviour," experts warn - Open Access Logois for illustrative purposes only. Photo by BSIP SA via Alamy.  A major analysis of 25 studies across Africa and Asia finds that insecticide-treated nets cut malaria case more PR

IHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network and TikTok Podcast Network Launch New Weekly Podcast "Suite 305 With Lele Pons" (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network and TikTok Podcast Network Launch New Weekly Podcast "Suite 305 with Lele Pons" Premiering June 23 and joining the slate of iHeartPodcasts streaming on Netflix, the series features Latin social media star, singer and comedian Lele Pons as she hosts in-depth conversations with today's biggest names including Shakira, Paris Hilton, Simone Ashley, the cast of "Bridgerton" and more Listen to the official more PR

JAL Offers Tokyo-Hong Kong Capacity Through Kalitta Air (10)
SURREY, England, June 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * JAL offers Tokyo-Hong Kong capacity through Kalitta Air By Rebecca Jeffrey Japan Airlines (JAL) has suspended its Boeing 767 freighter operation on the Tokyo Narita - Hong Kong route due to aircraft rotation adjustments required for scheduled maintenance, but the route will be maintained through a codeshare partnership. The change to JAL's summer schedule is effective from 15 June, but capacity will be maintained through cargo codeshare operations with Kalitta Air. more PR

MLB on ESPN schedule updates: Texas Rangers visit Cleveland Guardians on June 29; Cincinnati Reds host Milwaukee Brewers on July 1; Doubleheader set for July 8 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * MLB on ESPN schedule updates: Texas Rangers visit Cleveland Guardians on June 29; Cincinnati Reds host Milwaukee Brewers on July 1; Doubleheader set for July 8 * ESPN today announced updates to its 2026 Major League Baseball schedule. On Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. ET, Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers visit Kyle Manzardo and the Cleveland Guardians on ESPN. Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez will provide commentary for th more PR

Monitoring media pluralism in France: Arcom's unprecedented decision against CNews (10)
PARIS, France, June 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Monitoring media pluralism in France: Arcom's unprecedented decision against CNews * By confirming the clear violations of media pluralism rules reported by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and having served CNews with a formal notice to put an end to them, the French regulator is finally taking a firm stance against a broadcaster that is structurally and intentionally failing to meet its legal obligations. RSF welcomes a decision that live more PR

Mosque charity challenges trustees' bans mid-inquiry (10)
LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Mosque charity challenges trustees' bans mid-inquiry * A charity that runs a mosque in Hammersmith, west London, is challenging a decision to ban two of its trustees as part of an investigation. The Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the Al-Tawheed (TUCF) Charitable Trust in January 2024 after concerns were raised about an event held  more PR

Netflix and IHeartMedia Expand Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership With New Star Driven IHeartPodcasts (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Netflix and iHeartMedia Expand Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership with New Star Driven iHeartPodcasts New shows featuring Kate Hudson & Oliver Hudson, Lele Pons and Martha Stewart join the growing slate of iHeartPodcasts on Netflix - New York and Los Angeles - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in America, and Netflix today announced the next phase of their exclusive video podcast partnership with the addition of a new collection of iHea more PR

Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Fifteen of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative (10)
IRVING, Texas, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Fifteen of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley and Buffalo Warriors Hockey Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 15, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,000 contribution to both Family Promise of Yellowstone  more PR

Police violence in France: a trial that must set an example for the protection of journalists (10)
PARIS, France, June 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Police violence in France: a trial that must set an example for the protection of journalists * The trial of a member of the Motorised Anti-Violence Brigade (BRAV-M), charged with intentional violence by a public official against Pierre Tremblay, a videographer for the HuffPost news website, and the destruction of photojournalist Florian Poitout's equipment during a protest in July 2023, will open on 16 June at the Paris judicial court. Re more PR

ProPublica Hires Caroline O'Donovan, Ben Foldy and Kendall Taggart to Expand Business Coverage (10)
NEW YORK, June 15 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Hires Caroline O'Donovan, Ben Foldy and Kendall Taggart to Expand Business Coverage * ProPublica has hired three reporters -Caroline O'Donovan, Ben Foldy and Kendall Taggart -to join the new business desk. The team, led by Assistant Managing Editor Jesse Eisinger and Senior Editor Jake Swearingen, will pursue accountability journalism focused on corporate power, fina more PR

Scholastic Author Julia Donaldson Honored With a Damehood (10)
NEW YORK, June 16 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Author Julia Donaldson Honored with a Damehood Scholastic author Julia Donaldson was recently honored with a Damehood in King Charles' Birthday Honours for her services to literature. Donaldson has published with Scholastic for twenty years, releasing beloved books such as Zog, Stick Man and The Christmas Pine. "Receiving this honour has been a very happy surprise," said Dame Julia Donaldson. "It's really gratif more PR

Slovenia: RSF backs referendum to overturn law that threatens journalists' sources (10)
PARIS, France, June 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Slovenia: RSF backs referendum to overturn law that threatens journalists' sources * Slovenians have started collecting signatures for a referendum to repeal a new law that extends the powers of parliamentary inquiry committees and weakens protection for journalists. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) supports the initiative and calls on lawmakers to withhold from applying the law since it can be used to expose reporters' sources. Slovenian more PR

Taylor & Francis publishes first Plain Language Summary of Publication in veterinary science (10)
LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Taylor & Francis publishes first Plain Language Summary of Publication in veterinary science PLSPs to increase accessibility of research findings for veterinary professionals, pet owners, and non-specialists  - Taylor & Francis has announced the publication of the first Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) in veterinary research, a milestone in making discoveries in animal health more accessibl more PR

Taylor & Francis Publishes First Plain Language Summary of Publication in Veterinary Science (10)
LONDON, England, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * Taylor & Francis publishes first Plain Language Summary of Publication in veterinary science PLSPs to increase accessibility of research findings for veterinary professionals, pet owners, and non-specialists - Taylor & Francis has announced the publication of the first Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) in veterinary research, a milestone in making discoveries in animal health more accessible, engaging and impactful. This new initiative more PR

TikTok Launches New In-App Experience for Olivia Rodrigo's You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love (10)
LOS ANGLES, California, June 16 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on June 15, 2026: * * * TikTok Launches New In-App Experience for Olivia Rodrigo's you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Today, TikTok is unveiling a new immersive in-app experience celebrating three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo's (@livbedumb) new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, drawing from the album's expressive and emotional themes. Through interactive missions, exclusive rewards,  more PR

Who's Funding: National Grid, Energy Saving Trust, Children in Need and more (10)
LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Who's Funding: National Grid, Energy Saving Trust, Children in Need and more * Energy Saving Trust - Energy Redress Scheme Grants available: A share from a PS30m pot of funding. There are several different funding streams that make up the PS30m total. Deadline to apply: Tuesday 23 June. Who is the funding for? Charities and community energy grou more PR

Wolters Kluwer Successfully Prices Euros500 Million 7-Year Eurobond (10)
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, June 16 -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Wolters Kluwer successfully prices Euros500 million 7-year Eurobond Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today announced that it has successfully priced a new Euros500 million 7-year senior unsecured Eurobond. The bonds were sold at an issue price of 99.255 per cent and carry an a more PR