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What changed in media regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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On September 18, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Justice designated film director Andrey Zvyagintsev as a 'foreign agent'.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗03
On September 18, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to ban CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗04
The five largest US professional sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS, sent a letter to regulators in 35 states and Washington, DC, on Tuesday requesting lifetime bans for sports bettors who harass players and their families.
Read at adexchanger.com ↗05
Paramount is reportedly considering relocating some operations from Los Angeles to Nashville, with the studio scouting over 400,000 square feet of commercial space.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗06
The Walt Disney Company is expanding its mandatory in-office policy, requiring previously exempt remote product and tech employees to work from the office four days a week.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in media this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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WPP is set to secure Coca-Cola's global media, data, and tech business after Publicis withdrew from the competitive process.
Read at digiday.com ↗08
Stephen Colbert has raised $5 million in funding for his startup.
Read at inc.com ↗09
South Korean sales company Finecut has secured new international distribution deals for three K-pop idol-fronted films: 'After-School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night', 'Wi-Fi Love in the Palace', and 'Wind Up: The Movie'.
Read at variety.com ↗What products launched in media this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Movistar Plus CEO Alfonso Gómez Palacio announced a new slate of film and television projects at the San Sebastián Film Festival on September 20, 2026.
Read at variety.com ↗11
Netflix has officially canceled the romantic drama series 'Sweet Magnolias' after a five-season run.
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Netflix has canceled the romantic drama series 'Sweet Magnolias' after five seasons.
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Peacock has announced the cast for the fifth season of the reality competition series 'The Traitors', which is scheduled to premiere in 2027.
Read at variety.com ↗14
Hallmark Media has announced its 2026 'Countdown to Christmas' programming schedule, featuring 34 original holiday movies and the third season of the series 'Mistletoe Murders'.
Read at variety.com ↗15
The Dubai International Film Festival is set to be revived with a new edition beginning on December 8, 2027, in Dubai, UAE.
Read at variety.com ↗16
Axios has launched a new product called Axios Direct, which provides content feeds for AI models and agents, modeled after Bloomberg terminal functionality.
Read at digiday.com ↗17
Sony Pictures Television launched 'Live TV on PS5' last month in the U.S., offering over 100 free ad-supported streaming channels on the PlayStation 5 console.
Read at variety.com ↗8 of 26 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in media this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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On Holding has signed a partnership with Kylian Mbappé to develop football products and represent the brand.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗19
Evercore ISI analyst Kutgun Maral raised the price target for Netflix (NFLX) stock to $110 from $100 on September 14, 2026, maintaining an Outperform rating.
Read at thestreet.com ↗20
ABC's talk show 'The View' launched its 30th season with an average of 2.518 million viewers during its premiere week in September 2026, marking a 6-year high.
Read at variety.com ↗3 of 4 financial results events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What court rulings and legal actions hit media this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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The US Department of Justice filed a statement of interest supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the ongoing copyright infringement lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
Read at techmeme.com ↗22
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has threatened to relocate the studio out of California unless a settlement is reached with California Attorney General Rob Bonta by October 1, 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗23
A federal court is currently hearing a dispute between the U.S. Department of Justice and LinkedIn regarding the government's request for a journalist's private interaction data.
Read at pewresearch.org ↗24
The US Department of Justice has requested that a federal judge require states, led by California, and the Writers Guild of America to post a bond regarding their antitrust lawsuit against the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗25
Mindy McKoin, a former assistant director on the series 'Shrinking', filed a lawsuit in California state court on September 15, 2026, against Warner Bros Television and executive producer Randall Winston.
Read at canadianlawyermag.com ↗26
Broadcaster Alan Jones is currently on trial at the Downing Centre in Sydney, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
Read at theguardian.com ↗27
Turkish authorities conducted a series of nationwide raids starting on Sunday, September 13, 2026, targeting LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and journalists in cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir.
Read at theguardian.com ↗7 of 9 courts and legal events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What research was published in media this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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Researchers Saharsh Agarwal and Ananya Sen conducted an experiment with 1,065 U.S. desktop users to measure the impact of Google AI Overviews on search traffic.
Read at digitalcontentnext.org ↗29
Research published by KFF on September 14, 2026, indicates that crowd-sourced fact-checking, such as X's Community Notes, can reduce belief in misinformation.
Read at kff.org ↗What partnerships were announced in media this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Publicis has secured several major media clients, including PepsiCo, LVMH, Microsoft, and Paramount, without participating in formal competitive pitch processes over the past year.
Read at digiday.com ↗1 of 2 partnerships events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What people moved in and out of media roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer.
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Ellen Pollock is stepping down from her position as the head of the Business desk at The New York Times.
Read at nytimes.com ↗33
Global Media and Entertainment group announced that Chief Commercial Officer Mike Gordon will step down from his role in 2027.
Read at exchangewire.com ↗3 of 11 people moves events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What else happened in media this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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The Indian Premier League has become one of the world's most valuable sports leagues, driven by India's large population and rising media consumption.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗35
AdExchanger reports on several industry developments as of September 18, 2026.
Read at adexchanger.com ↗36
A new IAB report reveals that 43% of CTV buyers lack confidence in their ad inventory due to a lack of transparency.
Read at adexchanger.com ↗37
A source claims that the 2012 abduction of US journalist Austin Tice was approved by the Syrian regime under former leader Bashar al-Assad.
Read at bbc.co.uk ↗38
At the Digiday Publishing Summit held in Miami in September 2026, publishing executives discussed the decline of Google search traffic and the challenges of AI licensing.
Read at digiday.com ↗39
MIT Technology Review hosted a live roundtable event on September 16, 2026, featuring Will Douglas Heaven and Grace Huckins to discuss existential risks posed by artificial intelligence.
Read at technologyreview.com ↗40
Amazon Ads launched a pilot partnership on September 10, 2026, allowing advertisers to place campaigns within the ChatGPT app.
Read at exchangewire.com ↗41
At the Glossy Pop NYC event held earlier in September 2026, industry experts and creators discussed the evolving role of influencers in fashion and beauty.
Read at modernretail.co ↗8 of 63 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.