Double what was initially reported
They also bought more podcasting companies today.
it's very real as a marketing tactic. all this stupid shit has probably increased slop consumption.
They're trying to pay a discounted price from what they think the future of media will be worth. They think podcasts like Rogans will be most of what people consume instead of TV shows. Getting in early for $200M on a potential billion dollar new media industry is worth it to them. Can't wait until there's a House committee meeting on regulating Spotify because it's just News Corp for podcasts.
House committee meeting on regulating Spotify
The Fairness Doctrine but it only forces centrist news shows to broadcast right wing viewpoints.
Left wing shows get banned for sedition, of course.
