The Live Nation/Ticketmaster antitrust trial just ended — sort of. Last month, the DOJ settled for $280 million (~four days of Live Nation Entertainment's annual revenue). A handful of states joined the settlement, which notably did not force a breakup of the two.

This tournament run? Definitely a nes. 🕎🏀 The Michigas Hoodie is here for every Wolverine davening their way through the bracket. (more styles available) mazmanmedia.com/michigas-uni... #FinalFour #NCAATourney #MarchMadness #MichiganWolverines #GoBlue #JewishPride

CBS Radio #News didn't die. It was murdered. This week I wrote about one of the most avoidable — and consequential — decisions in recent #broadcast #journalism history. Bari Weiss and team had options. Real ones. They chose this. open.substack.com/pub/mazmanme...

Examining the significant consequences of the Paramount/WBD merger and the implications of the close relationship between what will become the nation’s largest media organization and a weaponized FCC. Nothing fashy going on... mazmanmedia.substack.com/publish/post...

Has Paramount pulled off the upset? Only regulatory approvals stand in the way, now. open.substack.com/pub/mazmanme...

Great week so far broadcasting from #SuperBowl Radio Row with the legend @damonbruce.bsky.social. Live Thursday and Friday again from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. PT on YouTube. Jim Gray, Devin Hester, and more! Join the show today: showus.tv/checkout/dam...

Thoughts on the evolution of my former employer open.substack.com/pub/mazmanme...

My latest on the ongoing saga between #Netflix, #WarnerBros.Discovery, #Paramount, the government's involvement, and whether they're trying to tilt the scales. #Media #Mergers open.substack.com/pub/mazmanme...

@netflix.com has emerged victorious in the bid for @warnerbrothers.bsky.social. Read my latest here! open.substack.com/pub/mazmanme...

Surprising victor in the wrangle for Warner Bros. Discovery. A hearty congrats to @netflix.com! deadline.com/2025/12/netf...

My latest (and longest) has just been published. Check it out, and subscribe if you like it. Or don't. open.substack.com/pub/mazmanme... #Media