Media Hits: December 2021

Every month, media outlets around the world consult with the experts at the Newhouse School for context on what’s happening in communications and why. Here are some of this month’s stories:


ADWEEK: “Delaware Court Judge Rejects Fox News’ Motion to Dismiss Dominion’s Defamation Lawsuit

REUTERS: “Special Report: Pro-Trump news site targets election workers, inspiring wave of menace

“I was struck by some of the judge’s candid analysis including stating that it ‘is reasonably conceivable that Fox’s reporting was inaccurate.’ But we are still at the preliminary phase here and this case is still very far away from a conclusion and we’ll await Fox’s full substantive defense and presentation of additional evidence and pleadings.”

Roy Gutterman
ADWEEK: “Delaware Court Judge Rejects Fox News’ Motion to Dismiss Dominion’s Defamation Lawsuit

NEW YORK TIMES: “A $550 million Springsteen Deal? It’s Glory Days for Catalog Sales