Media's Biggest Companies Are Rewriting the Rules

Disney weighs sweeping cuts, publishers challenge Meta’s content terms, and YouTube makes its case to broadcasters as Netflix and Roku sharpen their advertising businesses.

Today at a GlanceDisney is considering thousands of layoffs as some managers are asked to identify substantial annual savings.Publishers are pushing back against Meta’s revised commercial terms, with the rollout delayed amid mounting opposition.YouTube is promoting new ways for established media companies to reach audiences and monetize their catalogs.Netflix has hired a former Google executive to lead its advertising platform.Roku reports 24% revenue growth ahead of its proposed acquisition by Fox.DAZN secures an option on global streaming rights to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.The pressure on established media businesses is coming from several directions. Disney is examining another round of cost reductions. Publishers are disputing the terms under which Meta can access their content. Meanwhile, YouTube is encouraging broadcasters to treat its platform as an additional distribution and revenue business.These are different decisions, with different commercial consequences. Together, they show how much attention media executives are giving to operating costs, advertising infrastructure, content ownership and direct access to audiences.1. Disney Weighs Thousands of Job Cuts as Manag...