Publishing & Media
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Philadelphia’s Braithwaite Communications Acquired By Atlanta-Based Arketi Group in Major PR Deal
Braithwaite Communications, a longtime Philadelphia-based public relations and marketing agency, has officially been acquired by Atlanta-based Arketi Group, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This acquisition marks a significant shift in Philadelphia’s communications landscape. Founded in 1998 by Hugh and Carolyn Braithwaite, the firm has built a reputation in Philadelphia for strategic storytelling,…
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WSJ: Local News Outlet Joins National Publications in Using AI for Reporting, Expanded Coverage
Reporters at newsrooms both locally and nationally are using artificial intelligence for a variety of reasons, and that includes The Philadelphia Inquirer, writes Alexandra Bruell for The Wall Street Journal. While many newsrooms see chatbots and AI-powered search engines as a threat, others are finding ways to use it to their advantage. Last year, The…
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Comcast Nears $117.5M Settlement Deal in Yearslong Data Breach Lawsuit Proceedings
Comcast has reached a $117.5 million deal to settle 24 class-action lawsuits stemming from a 2023 data breach that might have impacted more than 30 million customers, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement received preliminary approval from a federal judge earlier this month. If the current terms of the agreement gets fully…
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A Haverford College Student Created a Network to Support Student Journalism
There’s a need out there for more resources to support college journalists in the Philadelphia region, and one network, created by Haverford College senior Jackson Juzang, hopes to make that happen. He founded the Philadelphia Student Press Association, which seeks funding for the work of student journalists, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Delaware County High School Celebrates 75 Years of Being On the Air
A Delaware County high school radio station has the distinction of being the longest-running public high-school radio station in the country. Haverford High’s WHHS went live Dec. 6, 1949.and this year its celebrating its 75th anniversary, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. WHHS is run by a revolving group of 70 student DJs who…
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Comcast Will Not Further Pursue Warner Bros. Discovery After Failed Bid
Comcast co-CEO Michael Cavanagh disclosed the details of the Philadelphia company’s failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, stating that it would not reenter the process after a hostile bid from Paramount sought to interfere with the Netflix deal announced last week, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Comcast suggested folding a…
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Comcast Hires 2 Banking Firms As Company Explores Potential Bid for Warner Bros. Purchase
Comcast recently hired two banking firms — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley — as it explores making a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses, write Dawn Chmielewsky, Amy-Jo Crowley, Dawn Kopecki, and Milana Vinn for Reuters. The two firms will be responsible for helping Comcast evaluate a prospective offer. According to two…
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Kathy Romano, Who Grew Up in Bucks County, Starts New Morning Show
Kathy Romano, who grew up in Bucks County, has joined B101 as its new morning show host four months after being laid off as co-host of WMMR’s top-rated Preston & Steve show, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Kathy Romano Show will premiere on Sept. 23, airing weekdays on Audacy-owned B101 from…
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WSJ: Comcast Expands and Reaches New Agreements With Amazon to Share Streaming Content Across Platforms
Philadelphia-based Comcast has reached new or expanded existing distribution agreements with Amazon to make their streaming content available on each other’s platforms, writes Dean Seal for The Wall Street Journal. Comcast customers will have Prime Video content available on NBCUniversal’s Xfinity X1 devices, while Amazon users will have access to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming app subscriptions…
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Skip the Slow Burn: Why the Smartest Brands Are Rethinking Content Marketing
Ask any marketer about content strategy, and you’ll hear some variation of this: it works, but it’s slow, resource-heavy, and hard to scale. Most content marketing feels like building a beautiful billboard in the middle of a desert, then hoping someone drives by. That’s the reality for many brands: smart messaging with no audience, strong…
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The Fanatic Dismisses Bristol’s Mike Missanelli, Plans New Midday Host
Bristol native Mike Missanelli, a well-known sports radio personality, has been dismissed by 97.5 The Fanatic with six months remaining on his contract, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Beasley Media Group let go of Missanelli ahead of its latest earnings report, which showed drops in both net revenue and operating income, citing “softness…
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Comcast Fights Back to Keep Internet Customers with New Guarantees and Perks
Philadelphia-based Comcast has been exploring ways to reverse its internet customer exodus, which includes price guarantees and a free mobile line, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For years, Comcast has been losing more cable customers than it has been adding, and more recently, it has also started losing broadband internet customers. The…
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WSJ: Comcast Reports Q2 Revenue Growth Driven By Xfinity Mobile Surge, Orlando Theme Park Opening
Comcast has reported second quarter revenue growth, driven by a rise in Xfinity Mobile subscribers and the opening of a new theme park in Orlando, writes Josie Reich for The Wall Street Journal. Revenue increased by 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $30.3 billion and surpassing analyst expectations. Adjusted profit also…
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FCC Initiates Second Investigation of Comcast and NBCUniversal This Year
The Federal Communications Commission has launched another investigation into NBCUniversal and its parent company, Comcast, this year, focusing on their management of local broadcast television affiliate stations, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the commission’s February investigation into the Philadelphia-based company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. In a letter sent to Comcast…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast Selling Sky Deutschland to Germany Media Group in $617M Deal
Comcast has announced it is selling Sky Deutschland to RTL Group, which is part of German media group Bertelsmann, write Najat Kantouar and Adrià Catatayud for The Wall Street Journal. This $617 million deal, to which RTL will pay up to 527 million euros, comes amidst the growth of streaming platforms in media company throughout…
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Disney Ends Comcast Valuation Process, Will Pay $438.7 Million to Acquire Hulu
Disney will pay Comcast $438.7 million for a stake in Hulu, writes Lilian Rizzo for CNBC. This marks the end of a years-long valuation process that started when Disney announced its intent to purchase Comcast’s 33 percent stake in Hulu in 2023. Back then, Disney paid $8.6 billion, reflecting Hulu’s guaranteed minimum value of $27.5…
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How Local Media in Philadelphia Builds Brand Awareness and Strengthens Community Connections
In today’s digital-forward life, where tweets can go viral in minutes, and Instagram reels rake in millions of views, it’s easy to overlook the power of good old-fashioned local media. Yet, for marketers and small business owners in the Philadelphia area, local newspapers and media outlets remain one of the most authentic ways to connect…
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How Philadelphia PR Firms Drive ROI and Build Brand Trust Through Powerful Storytelling
Public relations (PR) is more than press releases or media mentions—it’s a long-term strategy that fuels business growth, builds brand credibility, and delivers measurable results. For companies striving to connect with their target audience, partnering with a seasoned Philadephia PR firm provides a powerful way to elevate brand awareness and shape a public image that…
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