| Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for Saturday May 16, 2026 ( 21 items ) |
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500 large charities approached for regulator's fundraising complaints data review
LONDON, England, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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500 large charities approached for regulator's fundraising complaints data review
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The Fundraising Regulator has revealed that 500 large charities will be asked to take part in its review of how it collects complaints data.
Earlier this year, the regulator announced that it had commissioned an 18-mont
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Charity founder becomes first Brit to donate more than PS1bn in a year
LONDON, England, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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Charity founder becomes first Brit to donate more than PS1bn in a year
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A charity founder has become the first British person to give away more than PS1bn in a year, while donations by the UK's 100 wealthiest have risen to nearly PS5bn.
Chris Hohn, founder of the Children's Investment Fund Foundation
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El Salvador: PEN International Condemns Attacks Against El Faro and Its Journalists
LONDON, England, May 16 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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El Salvador: PEN International condemns attacks against El Faro and its journalists
'Actions targeting Salvadoran media outlets, journalists and authors represent a grave attack on freedom of expression and society's right to be informed. The weaponisation of judicial, fiscal, and administrative mechanisms to intimidate, economically suffocate, and silence critical media undermines freedom of expression and deeply
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ESPN Deportes signs former NBA Champion and Olympic gold medalist Fabricio Oberto to multi-year extension
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN Deportes signs former NBA Champion and Olympic gold medalist Fabricio Oberto to multi-year extension
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ESPN has reached a multi-year contract extension with NBA analyst Fabricio Oberto. He will continue as one of ESPN's lead Spanish-language voices for NBA coverage across ESPN Deportes in the U.S. and ESPN in Latin America.
Oberto will continue as a game analyst t
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FA Cup Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; LALIGA Matchday 37, Bundesliga, NWSL and more
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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FA Cup Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; LALIGA Matchday 37, Bundesliga, NWSL and more
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Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the FA Cup Final on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+
The 2026 FA Cup Final takes center stage on Saturday as Chelsea FC and Manchester City battle for one of the most prestigious trophies in English football. Coverage begins at 9
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FOX NEWS DIGITAL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE ALL NEWS BRANDS ACROSS ALL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICTATORS IN APRIL
NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NEWS DIGITAL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE ALL NEWS BRANDS ACROSS ALL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICTATORS IN APRIL
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FOX News Digital Sees 46% Year-Over-Year Increase with Total Digital Multiplatform Unique Visitors
FOX News Leads Competition with YouTube Video Views
NEW YORK - May 15, 2026 - During April, FOX News Digital led all broadcast networks and news competitors with total d
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GBH Announces Recipients of 2026 Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 15 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release:
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GBH Announces Recipients of 2026 Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship
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Fourteen Boston Public School Students Recognized For Outstanding Achievement
As part of its longstanding commitment to supporting education, Boston public media producer GBH today announced the 2026 recipients of the Paula S. Apsell GBH STEM Scholarship. Fourteen Boston public high
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Glasgow Prestwick Fish Volumes Scale New Heights
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Glasgow Prestwick fish volumes scale new heights
By Damian Brett
Glasgow Prestwick Airport's fish volumes have taken off following the launch of a seafood export service towards the end of last year.
Since the start of the year, the Scottish airport has reached the "milestone" of handling 1m kgs of salmon.
In a press release, the airport said the milestone had been achieved following the investment in new equipment
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GSSA Giant World Freight Company Sold for $1.2bn
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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GSSA giant World Freight Company sold for $1.2bn
By Damian Brett
GSSA giant World Freight Company (WFC), which owns some of the biggest names in the industry, has been sold in a deal worth a reported $1.2bn.
PAI Partners (PAI) and BPEA Private Equity Fund VI (EQT) yesterday announced that the company had been sold to Brookfield Asset Management.
WFC was formed in 2004 and is one of the world's largest GSSA groups, o
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IHeartMedia Spotlights New Music From Gracie Abrams
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
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iHeartMedia Spotlights New Music from Gracie Abrams; Debuts "Body By Jake" Radio with Fitness Icon
NEW YORK - iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike recently with special programming, including new World Premiere debuts, digital stations and more.
From Thursday, May 14 to Friday, May 15, Gracie Abrams' new single "Hit The Wall" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stat
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Kenya Airways Becomes Handler for FedEx in Nairobi
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Kenya Airways becomes handler for FedEx in Nairobi
By Rebecca Jeffrey
Kenya Airways has become FedEx's ground handling partner in Kenya following the signing of a partnership that marks the first time the US-headquartered express firm has worked with the Nairobi carrier for handling operations.
Under the partnership, Kenya Airways will support FedEx's cargo handling operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (
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LinkedIn Tools to Help Small Businesses Scale Up
SUNNYVALE, California, May 16 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news:
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LinkedIn Tools to Help Small Businesses Scale Up
Grow your brand, hire talent and stand out with tools built for founders and small businesses
* New data from LinkedIn reveals a surge in entrepreneurship with founder growth in the U.S. up ~70% year-over-year.
* LinkedIn has introduced products to help small businesses and founders stand out, earn money and hire great talent, includin
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LinkedIn: How AI Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship for Gen Z and Small Business Owners
SUNNYVALE, California, May 16 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news:
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How AI Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship for Gen Z and Small Business Owners
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming entrepreneurship by lowering barriers like cost, connections, and expertise. As a result, 77% of founders say it's now accessible to start and grow a business regardless of background. Gen Z is driving this shift, with 73% managing multiple income streams and using AI to
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MLB.TV on the ESPN App showcases nearly 40 MLB Rivalry Weekend games presented by Booking.com
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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MLB.TV on the ESPN App showcases nearly 40 MLB Rivalry Weekend games presented by Booking.com
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MLB.TV on the ESPN App will showcase nearly 40 games during Major League Baseball's second annual MLB Rivalry Weekend presented by Booking.com, featuring several of the sport's most historic and compelling matchups from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17.
The weekend fea
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Nicaragua: Radio Stereo Romance forcibly silenced after 31 years on air
PARIS, France, May 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Nicaragua: Radio Stereo Romance forcibly silenced after 31 years on air
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the forced closure of Radio Stereo Romance, one of the most renowned radio stations in southern Nicaragua, silenced on 8 May 2026. The Nicaraguan authorities cancelled the station's FM frequencies and physically removed its transmission equipment, a new low in the persecution of
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Qatar Cargo Ups Freighter Capacity and Benefits From Belly Increases
SURREY, England, May 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Qatar Cargo ups freighter capacity and benefits from belly increases
By Rebecca Jeffrey
Qatar Airways Cargo will increase its offered cargo capacity by 12% through new freighter destinations and belly space on increased passenger flights.
The cargo division of Qatar Airways has relaunched its Boeing 777 freighter service to Vienna, Austria, and added a second 777F to Warsaw, Poland.
Qatar Airways Cargo said the 777F
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Sacked charity accountant's religious discrimination case to be reheard
LONDON, England, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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Sacked charity accountant's religious discrimination case to be reheard
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An employment tribunal is set to hear a charity accountant's case again after its original judgment that she was sacked or not being Catholic was appealed.
Janet Parker successfully sued Catholic charity Clifton Diocese in Bristo
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Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its local TV station swap with Gray Media across five mid-sized and small markets, expanding Scripps' presence in the Mountain West.
Under the terms of the agreement, which was originally announced in July 2025:
* Gray Media has acquired Scripps' WSYM (Fox) in L
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The Biggest Home Cook Competition of All-Time Heats up Food Network This Summer With New Series 100 Cooks
NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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The Biggest Home Cook Competition of All-Time Heats up Food Network This Summer With New Series 100 Cooks
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NEW YORK - May 15, 2026 - Food Network celebrates home cooks this summer with the brand-new series 100 Cooks \- the biggest, boldest home cook competition in the network's history. Hosted by actor, television host and former pro football player Te
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THE BRIDE! Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max May 22
NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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THE BRIDE! Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max May 22
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Warner Bros. Pictures' THE BRIDE!, written, directed and produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal, will make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on FRIDAY, MAY 22. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, MAY 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET. THE BRIDE! stars Academy Award (r), BAFTA and Golden Glob
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Uncovering Secrets at Sea: How Two Reporters Investigated the Mining Industry
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Uncovering Secrets at Sea: How Two Reporters Investigated the Mining Industry
Author: Ella Beiser, Pulitzer Center Staff
"It can feel like science fiction," Pulitzer Center grantee Elizabeth Claire Alberts said. "The idea of sending this heavy machinery down to the very, very deep sea and extracting these minerals."
Alberts, along with CNN Senior Reporter
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