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Hear ye, hear ye 🗣️ The June issue of ADWEEK has arrived. Five years ago, Publicis Groupe was struggling. The French ad giant had accumulated $5 billion in debt after major acquisitions like Sapient and Epsilon, and CEO Arthur Sadoun faced harsh criticism as the company's stock…

Cheil North America has launched Attention Arc, a full-service media agency combining McKinney's media buying arm with Lockard & Wechsler Direct. Led by co-presidents Asieya Pine and Swapnil Patel, it debuts with $500+ million in billings, 150 employees, and 80 clients.…

Today, @Adweek learned that Fox has officially closed its upfront discussions, achieving double-digit volume growth across its portfolio. adweek.com/convergent-tv/…

VOICE | " In a world where you can’t control the camera—and definitely not social media—you have to be ready to steer the conversation." bit.ly/40nnZyf

Blindspot, the former NBC drama, has found a new lease of life on Netflix, propelling to the No. 1 spot in Nielsen’s Top 10 Overall Streaming chart for the week of June 16. bit.ly/40pY5Kc

Top of the Ticker: ABC News’ tentacles are spreading across Disney’s media empire as it announced a new daily show, What You Need to Know, hosted by James Longman and Rachel Scott, and presented exclusively on Disney+. bit.ly/3GPPuKe

REVOLVING DOOR | An editorial management shake-up is underway at CNBC, with David Cho joining the network as editor in chief. bit.ly/45b0Q4I

Summers are typically geared toward the outdoors for fun and sun. However, a phenomenon that also occurs during the summer season has been known to draw people back from the outdoors and into their homes: Shark Week. bit.ly/4nQTuux

“I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The president added, “His talent was less than his ratings.” bit.ly/45awIqe

Ad-supported music isn’t just background noise—it’s a powerful way to connect with engaged listeners. @SiriusXMMedia spotlights the evolving ways that brands can reach audiences who choose to listen with ads. adweek.com/partner-articl…

831 Stories co-founders Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo created their romance entertainment company based on redefining modern fandom. bit.ly/3TJBXH1

A cinematic ad campaign from cannabis brand Miss Grass features a carefree grandmother enjoying life while lightly stone and seemingly floating above it all. bit.ly/45i8LML

Cat lovers share a unique bond with their felines, who often rule the household. Apple's latest AI ad features Garrett, an ordinary-looking cat with extraordinary influence over his owners. bit.ly/4lvaYLv

With the impact of #Nicolandria and Amaya Papaya on this season of Love Island USA, we can't say we're too surprised. Today, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, announced $3 monthly price increases Thursday for its various subscription packages. bit.ly/412lWzM

A late-night TV institution is coming to an end. CBS has announced The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run after the 2025-2026 broadcast season. bit.ly/4kP1R7p

In its 2025 second-quarter earnings letter on Thursday, Netflix revealed that its upfront talks are “nearly complete,” with the “vast majority” of deals with major agencies now closed. bit.ly/4kJsY3C

Heading into WNBA All-Star Weekend, an increasing number of media, viewers, and fans are coming off the bench and getting in on the action. bit.ly/4kIfhlm

Julie DeTraglia, vp, ads measurement strategy, is out at @netflix. @Adweek has learned that DeTraglia has exited Netflix after nearly three years. DeTraglia joined the company in 2022 ahead of Netflix’s ad tier launch. adweek.com/convergent-tv/…

JUST IN | Google is taking aim at one of the largest botnets ever discovered, suing a group of alleged cybercriminals based in China for infecting more than 10 million Android devices with preinstalled malware designed to commit “large-scale ad fraud and other digital crimes.”…