The "Tough Year" Ahead: Why Top Hollywood Execs Are So Spooked
In a desperate attempt to compete with Netflix (and each other), moguls like AT&T's John Stankey are talking big, flying blind and generally giving their staffs a bad case of angst.
AT&T's New Content Chief: Samantha Bee Debacle Was Handled "Very Well"
"Rather than dwell on what might be, I think the important thing to do is watch how we handle those things when the eventual events occur," new WarnerMedia head John Stankey added of the controversy.
AT&T's Chief Brand Officer Talks Commitment to Eliminating Gender, Other Biases in Advertising
Fiona Carter will focus on the telecom giant's work around gender equality and #SeeHer at this year's Cannes Lions, but tells THR about widening the commitment and putting together an Inclusion Playbook.
AT&T CEO Promises "Creative Freedom" as Time Warner Deal Closes
Jeff Bewkes will remain as a senior advisor for an unspecified length of time during a "transition period," and all of his direct reports will now report to John Stankey, CEO of AT&T's media business.
With Mega-Merger Path Clear, Who Wants 21st Century Fox More?
All eyes are now on Comcast as it gets ready to offer a "superior" bid to Disney's $52.4 billion offer.
Writers Guilds West and East Blast AT&T–Time Warner Decision
The unions predict more mergers, higher prices and fewer choices.
NBC Reality TV Head Says "Buckle Up" After AT&T-Time Warner Merger Approval
"What happens over the next several months is equivalent to what's happened over the last 30 years," Paul Telegdy told the Banff World Media Festival.
AT&T-Time Warner Ruling: Which Stocks Stand to Gain, Lose From the Judge’s Decision
THR looks at what the opinion means for the likes of 21st Century Fox, Walt Disney, Comcast and beyond.
AT&T CFO Touts Plans for $15-a-Month Skinny-Bundle Streaming Service
John Stephens tells the Cowen and Company Technology, Media and Telecom Conference in New York that it would be "based on getting the Time Warner deal done."
AT&T Head Says Time Warner Deal Is About Advertising
Randall Stephenson told investors that AT&T wants to do for premium video advertising what Facebook and Google have done for digital advertising.
