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Theaters Wage Capitol Hill Campaign to Block Paramount-Warner Merger
business1 day ago

Theaters Wage Capitol Hill Campaign to Block Paramount-Warner Merger

Cinema United says it will press Capitol Hill lawmakers, the DOJ, and state attorneys general to block Paramount’s bid to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that a Paramount–WBD merger could consolidate as much as 40% of domestic box office and reduce yearly film releases. The push follows Netflix’s retreat from its Warner bid, shifting scrutiny to Ellison’s pursuit of both studios, as regulators including California’s attorney general review the deal and exhibitors fear heightened market concentration and diminished competition in Hollywood.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#cinema-united#lobbying
world20 days ago

Coupang becomes a flashpoint in Trump’s digital trade push

Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer nicknamed the 'Amazon of Asia,' has actively aligned with the U.S. on digital policy and expanded its Washington lobbying, making it a focal point as the Trump administration pursues tariffs and Seoul advances digital regulations that critics say discriminate against American firms; despite a tentative trade deal, Coupang’s data breach and related investigations keep the U.S.–Korea digital policy debate in flux.

via Politico|
#coupang#digital-policy#lobbying
Why Regulators Fast-Tracked ESPN's NFL Media Deal
business26 days ago

Why Regulators Fast-Tracked ESPN's NFL Media Deal

A deal in which ESPN gains control of NFL Media assets (including NFL Network and RedZone) was approved by federal regulators unusually quickly, raising questions about why traditional antitrust reviews and public scrutiny were so muted. The article attributes the swift approval to long-running NFL–ESPN lobbying and relationship-building in Washington, noting the process was conducted with few public leaks or statements, despite DOJ/FTC considerations and the potential for preferential treatment in future media rights bidding.

via Awful Announcing|
#antitrust#business#espn
Tech Giants Bet Billions on Data Centers and Launch PR Blitz to Win Public Support
technology27 days ago

Tech Giants Bet Billions on Data Centers and Launch PR Blitz to Win Public Support

AI firms are pouring billions into building sprawling data centers that consume vast water and electricity, contributing to higher energy bills and grid strain. In response, Meta, Amazon, and others are funding advertising campaigns and lobbying efforts to sway public opinion and policymakers as projects face opposition and delays across towns and states.

via Futurism|
#ai-data-centers#energy-use#infrastructure-spending
Coinbase derails crypto regulation with last-minute CLARITY Act reversal
policy1 month ago

Coinbase derails crypto regulation with last-minute CLARITY Act reversal

Coinbase withdrew its support for the Senate CLARITY Act at the last minute, triggering industry backlash as peers urged the bill’s negotiation. The act would define what counts as securities vs. commodities and establish regulatory duties for firms, but with a tight election timetable and ongoing lobbying, its passage remains uncertain and could shape U.S. crypto regulation for years.

via The Verge|
#clarity-act#coinbase#crypto-regulation
Peter Thiel Bets $3 Million to Thwart California's Billionaire Tax
politics1 month ago

Peter Thiel Bets $3 Million to Thwart California's Billionaire Tax

Peter Thiel donated $3 million to the California Business Roundtable PAC to oppose the proposed 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, a 5% one-time wealth tax on Californians worth more than $1 billion with a five-year payment window. The contribution signals how tech billionaires may mobilize to block the measure as signatures are gathered for the November ballot. Supporters say the tax would fund healthcare and education and affect about 200 people, while opponents, including Gov. Newsom, argue it would hurt California’s economy and drive investment out. Thiel has recently moved parts of his empire to Miami.

via The Guardian|
#billionaire-tax-act#california#lobbying
Toyota Uses Retro Games and Prizes to Encourage US Worker Lobbying
business2 months ago

Toyota Uses Retro Games and Prizes to Encourage US Worker Lobbying

Toyota is using retro-style video games on an internal platform called Toyota Policy Drivers to encourage its US employees to lobby politicians on issues like environmental regulations, despite its public commitments to sustainability and reducing emissions. Critics argue this gamified approach to political advocacy is dystopian and undermines genuine climate action, highlighting a complex contrast between Toyota's environmental branding and its lobbying activities.

via The Guardian|
#business#climate-policy#employee-engagement
technology2 months ago

Big Tech's Data Center Dilemma and the 2026 Election Influence

The rapid growth of data centers, expected to increase energy consumption significantly by 2030, is causing political and public concern. Big Tech companies and industry groups are actively lobbying and campaigning to shape public perception and policy, emphasizing that data centers are not the primary drivers of rising energy costs and highlighting infrastructure issues instead.

via Politico|
#big-tech#data-centers#energy-demand
Tesla's Earnings Drop Despite Record Revenue and Future Robotaxi Plans
business4 months ago

Tesla's Earnings Drop Despite Record Revenue and Future Robotaxi Plans

Tesla's recent financial disclosures reveal that Elon Musk's lobbying efforts against EV-friendly regulations have resulted in a $1.4 billion loss in revenue due to reduced regulatory credits, and his political activities have also damaged Tesla's brand and sales globally. Despite this, Musk plans to extract up to $1 trillion from Tesla shareholders through stock grants, further risking the company's future.

via Electrek|
#business#company-losses#elon-musk
politics4 months ago

Trump 2.0 Disrupts Lobbying Landscape

Under Trump's second term, the traditional influence channels in Washington have shifted dramatically, with the President and his close aides exerting unprecedented direct control over policy decisions, sidelining Congress and agencies, and transforming the lobbying landscape to favor direct White House access and CEO involvement, disrupting longstanding norms and practices.

via Politico|
#lobbying#policy-control#politics
politics5 months ago

Impact of Lobbyists Turning Trump Officials on Policy

The article discusses how former lobbyists who now hold key positions in the Trump administration, such as Attorney General Pam Bondi, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, are leveraging their previous connections to benefit their clients through increased lobbying activities, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the influence of lobbying on government decisions.

via Politico|
#conflicts-of-interest#former-lobbyists#government-ethics