- Verizon is selling Tumblr to WordPress’s parentco for much less than it was purchased for a few years ago (AdWeek)
- Nerdy collectibles subscription box purveyor Loot Crate has filed for bankruptcy (LA Times)
- Even as it makes other cuts, Amazon is spending more on advertising for its OTT service and series than Netflix does (Forbes)
- …Meanwhile, Netflix’s global reach has sparked a growing demand for dubbing services (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Maybe kids TV can take a page from the playbooks of tech companies on how to lure talent to small towns (WIRED)

Kidscreened
- Verizon is selling Tumblr to Wordpress's parentco for much less than it was purchased for a few years ago (AdWeek)
- Nerdy collectibles subscription box purveyor Loot Crate has filed for bankruptcy (LA Times)
- Even as it makes other cuts, Amazon is spending more on advertising for its OTT service and series than Netflix does (Forbes)
- ...Meanwhile, Netflix's global reach has sparked a growing demand for dubbing services (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Maybe kids TV can take a page from the playbooks of tech companies on how to lure talent to small towns (WIRED)
August 13, 2019