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Edition No. 122 ยท Thu 22 Oct 2026 ยท 44 stories ยท Source: Daily Newsletter Digest
Edition No. 122
Thursday 22 October 2026
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21 ยท Business Insider
Netflix Q3 earnings and the content executive shake-upWhy it matters
Netflix's revenue grew 12 percent to $12.9 billion, its slowest growth in three years, and it cut its ad revenue forecast to $2.7 billion.
Story page โ22 ยท Business Insider
Sarandos says Netflix's US shows and movies need to get betterWhy it matters
Ted Sarandos acknowledged US engagement is not growing as fast as Netflix would like.
Story page โ23 ยท Stratechery
Presented by StripeWhy it matters
Ben Thompson's Stratechery took Stripe as its first exclusive sponsor and updated its ethics policy to disclose the conflict.
Story page โ24 ยท Status
CBS' DraftKings GambleWhy it matters
CBS's owned stations will carry DraftKings branding on their election coverage through Election Night.
Story page โ25 ยท SportBusiness
NFL scales up investment plans with General AtlanticWhy it matters
The NFL's club-owned 32 Equity fund partnered with General Atlantic, which manages $130 billion, to invest across sport, media and technology.
Story page โ26 ยท The Athletic
Why it will cost a typical fan $703 to watch the NBA this seasonWhy it matters
The Athletic calculates it costs a typical fan $703 across services to follow the NBA this season.
Story page โ27 ยท The Athletic
Here's why the NBA season is opening with an afternoon game in Detroit28 ยท Front Office Sports
World Series Game 1 tickets reach Super Bowl-level pricesWhy it matters
Resale prices for World Series Game 1 in Milwaukee reached $2,809 a seat, above entry-level Super Bowl prices.
Story page โ29 ยท The Athletic
MLB's other low-payroll teams are on noticeWhy it matters
The Rays and Brewers reached the postseason's final rounds without big payrolls.
Story page โ30 ยท Front Office Sports
Dream sell out 17,000-seat NBA arena after WNBA Finals schedule changeWhy it matters
The Atlanta Dream sold out 17,044-seat State Farm Arena for WNBA Finals Game 3 after moving from their 3,500-seat home venue.
Story page โ31 ยท Front Office Sports
NBC claims record audience for start of WNBA FinalsWhy it matters
NBC says Game 1 of the WNBA Finals drew 2.1 million viewers, a record for a Finals opener.
Story page โ32 ยท A Guy with a Scarf
10 things to consider about the Two Circles Fan Economy 2026 reportWhy it matters
Two Circles values the fan economy at $1.94 trillion, and Carlo De Marchis disputes its language about owning fans.
Story page โ33 ยท The State of Play
How the ISL got back on the pitchWhy it matters
India's clubs rebuilt the Indian Super League themselves, and free YouTube streaming drew 65 million views in week one.
Story page โ34 ยท Front Office Sports
LeBron James' Polymarket deal is worth $15 million a yearWhy it matters
LeBron James' Polymarket endorsement reportedly pays $15 million a year, far above his 76ers salary.
Story page โ35 ยท SportBusiness
Euroleague counters NBA with 10-year business planWhy it matters
Further reading from the day's section on Sports Business: Private Equity, Pricey Seats, and Prediction Markets.
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