Tuesday - June 9, 2026
Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for Friday May 01, 2026 ( 40 items )  

'The Map of Longing' Arrives on Netflix Next July 17
LOS GATOS, California, May 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * 'The Map of Longing' Arrives on Netflix Next July 17 STARRING ALICIA FALCO, PABLO ALVAREZ, AND GEORGINA AMOROS, THE MINISERIES ADAPTS THE SUCCESSFUL NOVEL BY ALICE KELLEN FOR THE SCREEN * Netflix has today revealed the release date, teaser trailer, official poster, and first-look images for The map of longing, the miniseries starring Alicia Falco, Pablo Alvarez, and Georgina Amo  more

Accuracy in Media: DEI Loophole on Display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI loophole on display at Ohio's Bowling Green State University Universities in Ohio haven't dropped Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even after the state passed a law directing them to do so. This appears to be the case at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where one administrator admitted to very few changes to course material aside from changing class names. "While we have been impacted to an extent   more

Accuracy in Media: UK College of Social Work 'Rooted in Social Justice' Despite DEI Bans
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * UK College of Social Work 'rooted in social justice' despite DEI bans The University of Kentucky's efforts to keep Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion up and running appear to extend to every area of campus, according to the countless faculty admissions uncovered by Accuracy in Media. UK Director of the Martin Luther King Center Ja'Mahl McDaniel is the latest to be caught on AIM's hidden camera discussing how "antiracist w  more

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen * Oscar-Winning Producer and Editor-in-Chief Raney Aronson-Rath Leads Editorial and Digital Strategy in the "Fight for Facts" History Series Joins NOVA and FRONTLINE in New Documentary Unit at GBH Boston, Mass. (Apr. 30, 2026) - GBH, America's leading multi-platform creator for public media, today announ  more

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen * Oscar-Winning Producer and Editor-in-Chief Raney Aronson-Rath Leads Editorial and Digital Strategy in the "Fight for Facts" History Series Joins NOVA and FRONTLINE in New Documentary Unit at GBH Boston, Mass. (Apr. 30, 2026) - GBH, America's leading multi-platform  more

Announcing a Joint National Gathering for the News Media Industry
VIENNA, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Announcing a Joint National Gathering for the News Media Industry * Washington, DC -The News/Media Alliance and America's Newspapers today announced a landmark collaboration that will bring together top leaders from across the news media industry for a combined event on September 27-30, 2026, at the Washington Marriott Georgetown in Washington, DC. The News/Media Alliance's Annu  more

APTS Statement on Federal Funding for Local Public Broadcasting Station Infrastructure
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Statement on Federal Funding for Local Public Broadcasting Station Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2026 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee's action today that did not provide funding for local public broa  more

Ben Arden Joins NAB as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * Ben Arden Joins NAB as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel * Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Ben Arden has been named senior vice president and deputy general counsel. Arden will report to Rick Kaplan, chief legal officer and executive vice president of Legal and Regulatory Affairs. Arden will help le  more

Bloomberg Media Returns with "Good Business" at Cannes Lions 2026
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Media Returns with "Good Business" at Cannes Lions 2026 * Bloomberg Media returns to BOBO Bistro for the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, continuing to bring data and insights that define good business to the Croisette. As the world's most creative thinkers and leaders gather in Cannes, BOBO Bistro will once again serve as a hub for impactful conversations and fresh perspectives at   more

Bloomberg News Wins Two Scripps Howard Journalism Awards
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg News Wins Two Scripps Howard Journalism Awards * Bloomberg News won two honors at the 73rd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards, which recognize outstanding reporting and are one of the nation's most prestigious journalism competitions. " Zombie Debt " won in the Excellence in Business/Financial Reporting category for revealing how debt collectors violated consumer protection laws in pursuing s  more

Bloomberg Originals Series The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly Returns for Fourth Season
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Originals Series The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly Returns for Fourth Season * Bloomberg Media today announced that the Bloomberg Originals series The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly returns for a fourth season Thursday, April 30 with NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young. Fresh off a 2026 Ambies nomination for Best Sports Podcast, The Deal goes beyond headlines to unpack how the  more

Charline Bou Mansour joins CNN Creators team
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Charline Bou Mansour joins CNN Creators team * April 30th, 2026 Doha, April 30 th, 2026. Charline Bou Mansour will this week join the CNN Creators line-up as a Senior Journalist, as the show returns to its base in Doha. Bou Mansour joins CNN from Sky News, where she was a digital video reporter. A specialist in digital storytelling, explainers, and in-depth reporting - ranging from cultural, social an  more

CNN STYLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NEWSLETTER: 'BIG STYLE'
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN STYLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NEWSLETTER: 'BIG STYLE' * April 30th, 2026 CNN Style's Inaugural Weekly Newsletter 'Big Style' Debuts Saturday, May 9th Authored by Fashion Expert and CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian New York, New York - April 30, 2026 - Today CNN Style announced its first newsletter offering, Big Style, authored by CNN Senior Style Reporter Rachel Tashjian. A seasoned fashi  more

Deal-Flow Optimism Defines 2026 Private Markets Outlook, According to Bloomberg Intelligence Institutional Investor Survey
NEW YORK, April 30 (TNSxrep) -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Deal-Flow Optimism Defines 2026 Private Markets Outlook, According to Bloomberg Intelligence Institutional Investor Survey 75% of respondents anticipate an increase in PE deal activity for 2026 compared with last year 62% of survey respondents cite deteriorating credit quality as a top concern for private credit in 2026 57% of institutional LPs surveyed have a negative or very negative view of retail capital entering  more

DHL Airfreight Volumes Rise 3.8% in Q1 as Rates Weigh on Revenue
SURREY, England, May 1 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * DHL airfreight volumes rise 3.8% in Q1 as rates weigh on revenue By Rebecca Jeffrey DHL Group reported a solid rise in airfreight volumes in the first quarter, but lower rates put pressure on revenues in the Global Forwarding division. DHL's airfreight volumes in the first quarter of 2026 were up 3.8% year on year to 438,000 tons. "Air freight volumes were up by 3.8% in the first quarter of 2026, primarily on trade l  more

Discovery Channel May Programming Highlights
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Discovery Channel May Programming Highlights * Week of May 4, 2026 Friday, May 8 * "Deadliest Catch" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 8pm ET/PT * With a new king crab population appearing far north, the fleet relocates 225 miles to St. George Island, facing colder weather and more extreme seas as they work to sustain their livelihoods  more

Dorset hospice and community choir charities announce merger
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Dorset hospice and community choir charities announce merger * Two Dorset-based charities, one providing hospice care and the other a community choir supporting people living with cancer, have announced a merger. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care said this week that the "exciting new step" will "bring toget  more

Emirates SkyCargo Adds Toronto Flights as It Expands Freighter Fleet
SURREY, England, May 1 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Emirates SkyCargo adds Toronto flights as it expands freighter fleet By Damian Brett Emirates SkyCargo has added a new freighter flight between Toronto and the UAE as it looks to capitalise on increasing demand between the two locations and utilise its growing fleet of freighters. The new service will operate weekly and will also include a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol on the outbound leg from the Middle East. The fligh  more

ESPN announces UFL commentator schedule for second half of 2026 season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces UFL commentator schedule for second half of 2026 season * The UFL on ESPN kicks off the second half of its 2026 regular season with Week 6 (April 30-May 3). The familiar team of signature spring football experts continues leading the way across ESPN networks, bringing fans inside the game in innovative and engaging ways. ESPN's commentator schedule fo  more

ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career * * Roberts oversees ESPN's news operation, studio shows, audio and more * "His leadership has made a tremendous difference and he will leave a lasting legacy at ESPN." - Burke Magnus David Roberts, who has had a highly decorated career of nearly five decades in the media indus  more

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two Game 6 potential closeout matchups on Thursday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two Game 6 potential closeout matchups on Thursday * ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google with a doubleheader on Thursday, April 30, featuring two Game 6 potential closeout matchups presented by Popeyes. The action tips off at 7 p.m. ET as the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson visit the Atl  more

Express Firm SF Selects Changi as Its First Overseas Hub
SURREY, England, May 1 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Express firm SF selects Changi as its first overseas hub By Damian Brett Chinese express giant SF has selected Changi Airport to be its first overseas hub as it looks to capitalise on growth in Southeast Asia and South Asia. In order to develop the airport as its hub, the express group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Changi Airport Group (CAG) that will see Singapore act as a hub for SF's business   more

FT Weekend Festival: US to debut in New York City this June
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, posted the following corporate news release: * * * FT Weekend Festival: US to debut in New York City this June * FT Weekend will bring its signature blend of global insight, culture and conversation to New York City for the first time with the FT Weekend Festival: US, at Spring Studios on Saturday, 20 June 2026. FT Weekend combines the trusted global news and analysis for which the Financial Times is reno  more

GF Securities HK Selects Bloomberg's TOMS to Enhance Offshore Market Making Capabilities
NEW YORK, April 30 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * GF Securities HK Selects Bloomberg's TOMS to Enhance Offshore Market Making Capabilities Hong Kong - Bloomberg today announced that GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage Limited ("GF Securities HK") has selected Bloomberg's Trade Order Management Solutions (TOMS) to support its bond market-making operations in Hong Kong. As a component of Bloomberg's Sell-Side Solutions, TOMS enables GF Securities HK to electron  more

Impact economy drive risks excluding small charities, sector leader warns
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Impact economy drive risks excluding small charities, sector leader warns * The government's impact economy programme could risk excluding small charities less able to evidence the effect of their work, a sector leader has warned. Speaking at an Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) event in th  more

Jack Quaid Returns as the Man of Steel When New Episodes of My Adventures With Superman Arrive on Adult Swim June 13
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Jack Quaid Returns as the Man of Steel When New Episodes of My Adventures With Superman Arrive on Adult Swim June 13 * BURBANK (April 30, 2026) - The coming-of-age story about the iconic DC Super Hero, My Adventures with Superman, returns to Adult Swim for its third season the evening of Saturday, June 13 at midnight ET/PT as part of its Toonami anime  more

K+N Selects WFS for Cargo Handling at Frankfurt Airport
SURREY, England, May 1 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * K+N selects WFS for cargo handling at Frankfurt Airport By Damian Brett Kuehne+Nagel has selected WFS to provide freight forwarding handling service at Europe's largest cargo airport, Frankfurt Airport. The e-commerce and freight forwarder handling (EFFH) agreement will see WFS handle import shipments while also recording the weight and dimensions of export shipments and make goods secure and ready for carriage. Addi  more

Netflix Has Released the Trailer for 'Dibu Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time,' Which Premieres on May 28
LOS GATOS, California, May 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Has Released the Trailer for 'Dibu Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time,' Which Premieres on May 28 From the World Cup to eternal glory, the film takes viewers on a journey through the dreams and challenges of the goalkeeper who became an inspiration to new generations * Netflix has released the official trailer for Dibu Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time, a film that delves into the personal st  more

News Publishers Demand Accountability from Common Crawl Over Unauthorized Use of Content
VIENNA, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News Publishers Demand Accountability from Common Crawl Over Unauthorized Use of Content * Arlington, VA - As first reported in Bloomberg, yesterday the News/Media Alliance (NMA), representing a collection of leading news publishers, submitted a letter to Common Crawl demanding the archive site stop its unauthorized scraping and storage of content, and establish additional protoco  more

NRB Announces Two-Part Response Concerning ABC Broadcasting and FCC Actions
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Announces Two-Part Response Concerning ABC Broadcasting and FCC Actions * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - NRB announced a two-part response to recent developments involving ABC Television and its affiliated broadcast stations, underscoring the importance of both responsible media stewardship and a stable, predictable regulatory environment in an evolving communications marketplace.  more

Optimum Business Launches Whole Office Wi Fi to Deliver Seamless, Reliable Connectivity Across the Entire Workplace
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Optimum Business, a brand of Optimum Communications, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Optimum Business Launches Whole Office Wi Fi to Deliver Seamless, Reliable Connectivity Across the Entire Workplace Business customers can get Whole Office Wi-Fi for just $5/month, including free installation and extenders for complete coverage. * Bethpage, New York -- Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, today annou  more

Pulitzer Center Issues Commentary: Lessons From Perugia - Responding to the Big Tech Narrative
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by staffer Marina Walker Guevara: * * * Lessons From Perugia: Responding to the Big Tech Narrative When it comes to Big Tech and media, there was a new tone to conversations in the Italian city of Perugia last week, where hundreds of journalists gathered for the annual International Journalism Festival. Don't get me wrong, AI hype fueled by  more

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 1 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MAY 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, ro  more

Research charity refers itself to ICO after data found on Chinese consumer website
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Research charity refers itself to ICO after data found on Chinese consumer website * A large health research charity has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office after its data was found advertised for sale on an e-commerce platform owned by Chinese giant Alibaba. Last week, UK Bioban  more

Saif Ali Khan Anchors a Story of Duty and Dilemma, Red Chillies Entertainment's Next With Netflix, 'Kartavya'
LOS GATOS, California, May 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Saif Ali Khan Anchors a Story of Duty and Dilemma, Red Chillies Entertainment's Next with Netflix, 'Kartavya'; Out on 15 May What happens when doing the right thing comes at the cost of everything you hold close? Kartavya, directed and written by Pulkit (best known for Bhakshak), and starring Saif Ali Khan, premieres on Netflix on 15 May, bringing to screen a tense heartland story of a police officer  more

Scholastic to Publish Dandy's World Books
NEW YORK, May 1 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Scholastic to Publish Dandy's World Books Fans can explore more Dandy's World with a graphic novel and more! * Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced it will be publishing various Dandy's World books from creator and author, Qwel, in partnership with BlushCrunch Studio, the team behind the IP. Dandy's World is a global  more

The rising criminalisation of journalism calls for stronger legal protections and robust criminal justice policies
PARIS, France, April 30 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * The rising criminalisation of journalism calls for stronger legal protections and robust criminal justice policies * The criminalisation of journalism is now one of the most serious threats to democracies worldwide, according to the 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index. In addition to censorship and physical violence, abusing the law is now a common tactic to stif  more

Tribunal strikes out late charity founder's appeal against regulator's intervention
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Tribunal strikes out late charity founder's appeal against regulator's intervention * A court has dismissed an appeal brought by a late evangelist charity founder against a Charity Commission decision to keep interim managers involved in running his organisation as part of a now decade-long investigati  more

Trustees must show robust decision-making amid trans inclusion debate, conference told
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Trustees must show robust decision-making amid trans inclusion debate, conference told * Charity trustees are not expected to "resolve the moral debate" over trans inclusion in the wake of the For Women Scotland ruling, but must be able to evidence robust decision-making, lawyers have advised. VWV pa  more

Turkish Cargo Partners With Air China Cargo on China-Turkey Flights
SURREY, England, May 1 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Turkish Cargo partners with Air China Cargo on China-Turkey flights By Rebecca Jeffrey Turkish Cargo and Air China Cargo have entered a partnership to meet air cargo demand between Turkey and China. Air China Cargo is now operating scheduled cargo flights between Chengdu Shuangliu International (CTU) and Istanbul (IST), as part of its partnership with Turkish Cargo. The cargo division of Turkish Airlines announced th  more