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Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for 2026-07-02 ( 33 items )  
ABC delivers most-watched Banana Ball telecast ever! (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ABC delivers most-watched Banana Ball telecast ever! * ABC delivered the most-watched Banana Ball telecast ever on June 28, 2026, averaging 1.2 million viewers across the two-hour showcase (4-6 p.m. ET), according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. The telecast surpassed the previous record, set on July 5, 2025, by 45%, establishing a new viewership high. The milestone showcase, held at Oregon's Autzen Stadium, marked the f more PR

Ad Council Announces Sundial Media Group's Kirk McDonald as Board Chair (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * The Ad Council Announces Sundial Media Group's Kirk McDonald as Board Chair Kirk McDonald, Chief Executive Officer for Sundial Media & Technology Group, has been named Chair of the Ad Council's Board of Directors. He succeeds Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Company. For more than eight decades, the Ad Council has championed the most critical issues affecting communities across the United States. Working in close partn more PR

Akasa Air Cargo Launches Mobile App Powered by SmartKargo (10)
SURREY, England, July 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Akasa Air Cargo launches mobile app powered by SmartKargo By Rebecca Jeffrey Indian carrier Akasa Air Cargo has launched a new mobile app using SmartKargo technology to enable efficient booking, shipment tracking and account management for cargo agents and shippers. Developed on the SmartKargo platform, the Akasa Air Cargo mobile app brings together key cargo functions including flight search, booking, real-time shipment tracking, shipment milestones, arrival infor more PR

Case opened into mining charity criticised by MPs (10)
LONDON, England, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Case opened into mining charity criticised by MPs * The Charity Commission has opened a regulatory compliance case into the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO), which MPs have accused of having leadership failures. Speaking at last week's prime minister's questions, Labour MP for Blyth and Ashington Ian Lavery accused CISWO's leadership o more PR

Civil Society Media: Leadership training charity announces sudden closure of major programmes (10)
LONDON, England, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Leadership training charity announces sudden closure of major programmes * A charity which offers training to future sector leaders has revealed that two of its flagship programmes have shut. Charityworks announced on Monday that its leadership development programme and main 2027 project, delivered by consultancy Koreo, had closed "with immediate effec more PR

CMA CGM to Acquire FedEx Supply Chain and Collaborate on Airfreight (10)
SURREY, England, July 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * CMA CGM to acquire FedEx Supply Chain and collaborate on airfreight By Rebecca Jeffrey CMA CGM Group is set to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for an enterprise value of $1.4bn and the takeover will see the companies work together on air cargo capacity solutions. The acquisition, expected to close this year, would nearly triple the size of the North American contract logistics operations of CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group. Following the execution of th more PR

CNN Marks Strong Second Quarter, Year Over Year Gains Across Platforms (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Marks Strong Second Quarter, Year Over Year Gains Across Platforms BEST 2Q PRIME PERFORMANCE AMONG TOTAL VIEWERS IN FIVE YEARS  UPWARD TREND CONTINUES ACROSS SUBSCRIPTIONS, VIDEO ENGAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL TOP 5 NETWORK IN ALL OF CABLE FOR 16 QUARTERS RUNNING NEW YORK, NY -- CNN finished the second quarter of 2026 with high performance across platforms, driven by year-over-year growth on television and rising audience engagement on both digital and stre more PR

Curse in the Palace, A Crossing Into the Realm of Spirits: Netflix Unveils Main Trailer for 'The East Palace' (10)
LOS GATOS, California, July 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * A Curse in the Palace, A Crossing into the Realm of Spirits: Netflix Unveils Main Trailer for 'The East Palace' Netflix has released the main trailer and posters for The East Palace, its new Korean period mystery set between the royal palace and a shadowy spirit realm known as the Realm of Gwi. Starring Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo and Cho Seung-woo, The East Palace follows a spirit-catcher, a court lady and a king bound together by a bloodstained c more PR

Delta and The Wall Street Journal Announce Multi-Year Partnership, Delivering World-Class Journalism to Passengers and Employees (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Delta and The Wall Street Journal Announce Multi-Year Partnership, Delivering World-Class Journalism to Passengers and Employees Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal today announced a multi-year, multi-faceted partnership with Delta to provide passengers and employees with seamless access to exclusive reporting, breaking news and in-depth analysis from The Wall Street Journal. Expanding its premium in-fl more PR

ESPN to present linear coverage of the PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoffs (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to present linear coverage of the PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoffs * ESPN will expand its coverage of the PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoffs, bringing live coverage of the TOUR's postseason to ESPN's primary linear channel for the first time, with 12 total hours of playoff action airing across three weeks in August, in addition to more than 100 hours of coverage on PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App. This further adds to ESPN's lin more PR

FOX BUSINESS NETWORK SECURES SEVENTH STRAIGHT QUARTERLY WIN OUTPACING CNBC IN BUSINESS DAY AND TOTAL DAY DURING 2Q 2026 (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX BUSINESS NETWORK SECURES SEVENTH STRAIGHT QUARTERLY WIN OUTPACING CNBC IN BUSINESS DAY AND TOTAL DAY DURING 2Q 2026 FBN Delivers Double-Digit Year-Over-Year Growth In Business Day and Market Hours Viewers 'Varney & Co.' and 'Kudlow' Notch 17th Consecutive Quarter as the Top Two Business Programs in Television FBN Records Fourth Highest Rated Quarter Ever in Business Day with Total Viewers - FOX Business Network (FBN more PR

FOX NATION PRESENTS "UFC FIGHT HOUSE: THE MAKING OF THE BIGGEST FIGHT IN HISTORY," AN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT UFC FREEDOM 250 (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NATION PRESENTS "UFC FIGHT HOUSE: THE MAKING OF THE BIGGEST FIGHT IN HISTORY," AN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT UFC FREEDOM 250 Two-Part Documentary Premieres July 2 Following Historic White House Event - FOX Nation will premiere an exclusive two-part documentary, UFC Fight House: The Making of the Biggest Fight in History, on July 2, announced Lauren Petterson, president of FOX Nation. The all-access documenta more PR

Gift aid income for charities rises 10% to PS1.88bn (10)
LONDON, England, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Gift aid income for charities rises 10% to PS1.88bn Gift aid income for charities in the UK has risen by 10% year-on-year to PS1.88bn, according to new government statistics.  Published today, HMRC's UK charity tax relief statistics show that gift aid was paid to 67,650 charities in the tax year ending April 2026. This is about the same number as the  more PR

High-Tech Demand Consumes Taiwan-U.S. Airfreight Capacity (10)
SURREY, England, July 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * High-tech demand consumes Taiwan-US airfreight capacity By Rebecca Jeffrey Sustained demand for high tech means that air cargo capacity on the Taiwan-US lane remains exceptionally tight and is accompanied by rising rates, according to Dimerco. Electronics, semiconductor and AI server shipment volumes are keeping direct and indirect capacity constrained on the lane, which is pushing rates up, said the freight forwarder in its July report. Taipei-Europe capacity is m more PR

Most Distinguished Leaders Across Media, Business, Gaming, Sports, Entertainment, and More Join the Renowned Paley International Council Summit (10)
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * The Most Distinguished Leaders Across Media, Business, Gaming, Sports, Entertainment, and More Join the Renowned Paley International Council Summit * This Year's Summit, Global Media in Focus: Power, Platforms, and Perspective Will Convene at the Iconic Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan, October 19-21 Initial Speakers Announced: Jeremy Allaire, Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Commissioner Gary B. Bettman, Andreas Dracopoulos, Mike Fries, Ri more PR

NBCUniversal To Deliver Historic Fourth of July Programming and Celebrations (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal To Deliver Historic Fourth of July Programming and Celebrations * Company-wide coverage celebrates Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the United States through programming, sports, and live events NBCUniversal will be the destination for the nation's most iconic events, captivating stories, and beloved American traditions on July 4th. Through cross-platform coverage and a robust slate of live events and s more PR

Netflix Announces 'Once' ('Eleven'), New Chilean Film Directed by Pablo Larrain (10)
LOS GATOS, California, July 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces 'Once' ('Eleven'), New Chilean Film Directed by Pablo Larrain The film will begin production in Chile during the second semester of 2026, and will follow eleven stories happening during the Chilean coup d'etat on September 11, 1973. * Netflix announced today Once, a new Chilean film produced by the audiovisual production company Fabula and directed by Pablo Larrain (El Conde, My Sad Dead) * Written by Larrain and the also renown more PR

Netflix Releases New Trailer for 'Wrath,' a Brazilian Series Set in the World Oof MMA (10)
LOS GATOS, California, July 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * Netflix Releases New Trailer for 'Wrath,' a Brazilian Series Set in the World Oof MMA Sao Paulo -- Netflix has released the official trailer for Wrath, a new Brazilian series premiering July 29 that dives into the high-stakes world of MMA to tell a story of rivalry and buried secrets. In the trailer, Marcelo (Vinicius Neri) is introduced as a man rescued from the brink of death by a martial arts coach. With no memory of who he is,  more PR

Optimum Subsidiary Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer for Shares of Optimum's Class A Common Stock (10)
NEW YORK, July 2 -- CSC Investments II, a brand of Optimum Communications, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Optimum Subsidiary Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer for Shares of Optimum's Class A Common Stock CSC Investments II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("CSC Investments II"), and a wholly owned subsidiary of Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) ("Optimum"), today announced the preliminary results of its tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 30, 2026. Base more PR

PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App continues season-long coverage with the John Deere Classic (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App continues season-long coverage with the John Deere Classic * * The ESPN App takes fans inside the action across all four rounds at TPC Deere Run, beginning Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 a.m. ET * Two-time John Deere Classic champion Jordan Spieth headlines Marquee Group, defending champion Brian Campbell part of early round Featured Groups coverage PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App's coverage of  more PR

Pulitzer Center: Chicago Teachers Connect Through Global Stories on Youth-Led Advocacy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Sushmita Jaya Mukherjee: * * * Chicago Teachers Connect Through Global Stories on Youth-Led Advocacy "I absolutely loved all the activities we did, like the gallery walk with the sticky notes, reading the articles, and answering the questions in the circles," Neala Berkowski, of Vaughn Occupational High School, said. "I also liked that I felt like I could replicate what we did in t more PR

Pulitzer Center: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 - K-11 Winners and Finalists (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here (https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/young-adult-winners-and-finalists-fighting-words-poetry-contest-2026). more PR

Pulitzer Center: Young Adult Winners and Finalists - Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Young Adult Winners and Finalists: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for young adults! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's K-11 poems here. Register for a July 30 workshop and conversation with past contest winners here (https://events.zoom more PR

SAL Supports Singapore Airlines With Air Cargo Handling in Riyadh (10)
SURREY, England, July 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * SAL supports Singapore Airlines with air cargo handling in Riyadh By Rebecca Jeffrey SAL has signed a strategic agreement with Singapore Airlines to provide ground handling and air cargo services at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Under the agreement, SAL Handling will provide these services. The yearly renewable agreement supports SAL's efforts to expand its integrated service portfolio across the air cargo ground handling industry. Omar bin Talal Ha more PR

Scripps Networks partners with Nomadic Pictures on new original movie, 'The Horseman' (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Networks partners with Nomadic Pictures on new original movie, 'The Horseman' * July 1, 2026 By Molly Miossi Emmy(r) winners Barry Pepper and Kiefer Sutherland star in Nomadic's original scripted production directed by Rod Lurie, with principal photography underway on the feature-length Western July 1, 2026 ATLANTA - Scripps Networks and Nomadic Pictures have announced production on "The Horseman, more PR

SEC Storied: "Becoming Hines Ward" explores the identity behind the football legend - Debuts Tue., July 21 on SEC Network (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Storied: "Becoming Hines Ward" explores the identity behind the football legend - Debuts Tue., July 21 on SEC Network * From a Super Bowl MVP to a man searching for peace, SEC Storied: "Becoming Hines Ward" reveals the untold story of the man behind the jersey and his journey of identity and belonging. The film, directed by Jeremy Williams, debuts Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Born the son of a Ko more PR

Texel Air to Offer Cargo Charter Services From Western Sydney Airport (10)
SURREY, England, July 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Texel Air to offer cargo charter services from Western Sydney Airport By Rebecca Jeffrey Texel Air Australasia has signed up to operate its air cargo charter services from the soon to be opened Cargo Precinct at the new Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport. The 24-hour cargo precinct is officially due to open this month, with Qantas one of the first cargo airlines to fly from the hub on the evening of 27 July. As well as Texel Air and Qantas Freight, Menzies  more PR

This Monsoon, Let the Journey That Leads to Love Begin With 'Musafir Cafe', Premiering July 24 on Netflix (10)
LOS GATOS, California, July 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * This Monsoon, Let the Journey That Leads to Love Begin with 'Musafir Cafe', Premiering July 24 on Netflix This monsoon, Netflix invites audiences into Musafir Cafe, a sweeping romance where strangers become companions, chance encounters change destinies, and every choice shapes a journey of love, loss and self-discovery. Some journeys take us to new places. The most unforgettable ones lead us to ourselves. Set against the picturesq more PR

TNT Sports & DAZN to Deliver Three Days of Live Boxing Coverage Throughout Independence Day Weekend, Culminating with The Fight: Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell on Saturday, July 4 (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports & DAZN to Deliver Three Days of Live Boxing Coverage Throughout Independence Day Weekend, Culminating with The Fight: Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell on Saturday, July 4 * TNT Sports and DAZN will collaborate to deliver an action-packed Independence Day weekend of boxing coverage, highlighted by the inaugural edition of The Fight, featuring hometown champion Abdullah Mason defending his WBO L more PR

Uganda: Army chief orders unprecedented shutdown of leading media group, RSF calls for its immediate reopening (10)
PARIS, France, July 2 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Uganda: Army chief orders unprecedented shutdown of leading media group, RSF calls for its immediate reopening * The media outlets of Nation Media Group (NMG), Uganda's leading independent media network, were shut down by the military the night of 27 June on the orders of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns this unprecedented attack on the pr more PR

Will Air Cargo Volumes Be Impacted by End of De Minimis in EU? (10)
SURREY, England, July 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Will air cargo volumes be impacted by end of de minimis in EU? By Rebecca Jeffrey E-commerce air cargo volumes into the European Union (EU) may be impacted by the end of the de minimis exemption and the introduction of higher costs for shippers. As of 1 July, the EU introduced a temporary Euros3 customs duty on low-value parcels imported from outside the EU, mainly through e-commerce. EU member states agreed in December to introduce the customs duty charge per item more PR

Wolters Kluwer Introduces EGovPraxis HTK in Germany, a New Digital Expert Solution for Public Administration (10)
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, July 2 -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Wolters Kluwer introduces eGovPraxis HTK in Germany, a new digital expert solution for public administration Integrated legal content and practical functionality simplify work in immigration, asylum, registration and nationality law - also in light of the reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) - Hurth - Wolters Kluwer Legal & more PR

WSJ Opinion Launches TV Campaign (10)
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * WSJ Opinion Launches TV Campaign On Sunday, June 28, Dow Jones launched a U.S. television campaign to showcase WSJ Opinion through a new 30-second TV spot, the first such campaign in many years. The video will reach millions of influential viewers across premium television and digital platforms, including targeted placements within CBS's 60 Minutes, NBC's Meet the Press, CBS Sunday Morning, Fox Business  more PR