Sahil Patel

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Sahil Patel is a reporter for The Information, covering the business of media and entertainment. Before that, he was at The Wall Street Journal covering how advertising and media were being disrupted by technology. He is based in New York and can be found on Twitter @sizpatel.

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BuzzFeed Revenue Fell 26% in Q4 of 2023

BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti said the sale of Complex Networks helps refocus the company's business around "high-margin" revenue streams.

Apollo Reportedly Makes $11 Billion Bid for Paramount’s Studio

Apollo's bid is just for Paramount's film and TV studio and joins a competing bid from David Ellison's Skydance Media for the whole company.

George Lucas Backs Disney in Proxy Fight with Nelson Peltz

The Star Wars creator, in a statement provided by Disney, said he has "full faith and confidence" in Disney and CEO Bob Iger's track record.

Disney Gets Backing of Glass Lewis in Proxy Fight with Nelson Peltz

Glass Lewis backed Disney's efforts to turn around its business, dealing yet another blow to Nelson Peltz's campaign to win two board seats.

Former Apple Executive Named CEO of New Sports Streaming Joint Venture

Pete Distad, who was part of the Hulu launch team before joining Apple, will be in charge of a new sports streamer from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.