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CNN Relaunches Streaming Strategy with Premium ‘All Access’ Service Following Previous Setbacks

CNN is making another attempt to establish a streaming presence with its newly announced CNN All Access service. The premium offering comes at a higher price point than the short-lived CNN+ despite similar features, raising questions about its market viability.

CNN’s Latest Streaming Initiative

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching CNN “All Access,” marking the news network’s latest attempt to establish a foothold in the competitive streaming landscape. According to reports, this new service represents what CNN executives describe as an essential evolutionary step for the network’s digital distribution strategy, coming just years after the spectacular failure of CNN+.

by Nathan Cole
Assistive TechnologyDigital MediaTelecom

Shopify Shows Strong Growth Momentum Heading Into Q3 Earnings Report

New analysis indicates Shopify maintained its growth trajectory through the third quarter, with data showing continued market share gains and merchant expansion. The e-commerce platform reportedly added major enterprise clients including Dickies and Forever 21 while maintaining consistent year-over-year growth rates.

Shopify’s Continued Market Expansion

New analysis from The Wall Street Journal suggests Shopify has maintained strong growth momentum heading into its third-quarter earnings report. According to RBC analyst Paul Treiber, data from multiple third-party sources indicates the e-commerce platform continues to gain market share against key competitors.

by Nathan Cole
BusinessDigital Media

Netflix and Spotify Partner to Bring The Ringer Podcasts to Video Streaming in 2026

Netflix and Spotify are joining forces to bring popular podcasts from The Ringer network to the video streaming platform. The partnership marks a significant expansion of video podcast content and represents Spotify’s evolution into broader multimedia experiences.

The streaming landscape continues to evolve as two industry giants announce a groundbreaking collaboration. Netflix and Spotify have revealed a strategic partnership that will bring a curated selection of popular podcast content from The Ringer network to Netflix’s video platform beginning in early 2026 for U.S. users. This move represents a significant expansion of video podcast offerings on major streaming platforms and signals the continued blurring of lines between traditional audio and video content.

Partnership Details and Timeline

by Nathan Cole
Digital MediaEnergy Policy

Major News Networks Defy Pentagon Press Restrictions in Unprecedented Standoff

In a remarkable show of unity, every major American news organization has refused to comply with new Pentagon restrictions on military reporting. The standoff pits Secretary of War Pete Hegseth against the entire mainstream media establishment in a battle over press access and journalistic freedom.

In an unprecedented challenge to military media relations, virtually every major American news organization has united to reject new Pentagon reporting restrictions proposed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The dramatic confrontation represents one of the most significant tests of press freedom in modern military coverage history, with networks risking their official Pentagon press credentials to defend journalistic independence.

Unprecedented Media Unity Against Pentagon Rules

by Elisa Romero