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Media Shakeups and Mergers Dominate Industry News

HBO Max slashes prices, Quinta Brunson inks major deal, and PMC acquires Vox Media brands

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HBO Max, the popular streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has introduced a limited-time offer that slashes its one-year subscription prices by 28% for new and returning subscribers in the U.S. This move...

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HBO Max has announced a limited-time offer that reduces its one-year subscription prices by 28% for new and returning subscribers in the U.S. The...

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  • HBO Max has announced a limited-time offer that reduces its one-year subscription prices by 28% for new and returning subscribers in the U.S.
  • The offer applies to the Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium plans.
  • This move precedes the third season of "House of Dragon" and the merger with Paramount.

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The price cut is a strategic move by HBO Max to attract and retain subscribers in a highly competitive streaming market. With the rise of new...

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The price cut is a strategic move by HBO Max to attract and retain subscribers in a highly competitive streaming market. With the rise of new streaming services and the impending merger, HBO Max aims to solidify its position and increase its subscriber base.

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In other industry news, Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of the Emmy-winning comedy "Abbott Elementary," has signed a five-year overall deal with 20th Television. This move marks a significant shift for Brunson, who is leaving Warner Bros. Television to join Disney.

"I'm excited to start this new chapter with 20th Television and explore new creative opportunities." — Quinta Brunson

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Penske Media Corporation (PMC) has acquired Vox Media's portfolio of digital brands, including Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, and PopSugar. This acquisition creates a digital publishing giant and marks a significant consolidation in the media industry.

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As the media landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these developments impact the industry. Will HBO Max's price cut attract new subscribers? How will Quinta Brunson's new deal with 20th Television shape her future projects? And what does the future hold for PMC and its newly acquired Vox Media brands?

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    HBO Max Cuts One-Year Subscription Prices 28% in Limited-Time Offer Ahead of ‘House of Dragon’ Season 3 — and Before Paramount Merger

  2. Source 2 · Fulqrum Sources

    Quinta Brunson Inks Big Overall Deal With 20th Television, Moves From Warner Bros. To Disney

  3. Source 3 · Fulqrum Sources

    PMC Acquires Remaining Vox Media Brands, Sets PMX Subsidiary To House Combined Publishing Titles

  4. Source 4 · Fulqrum Sources

    PMC Acquires Vox Media Brands, Creating Digital Publishing Giant

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Media Shakeups and Mergers Dominate Industry News

HBO Max slashes prices, Quinta Brunson inks major deal, and PMC acquires Vox Media brands

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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HBO Max, the popular streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has introduced a limited-time offer that slashes its one-year subscription prices by 28% for new and returning subscribers in the U.S. This move comes ahead of the highly anticipated third season of "House of Dragon" and before the impending merger with Paramount.

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  • HBO Max has announced a limited-time offer that reduces its one-year subscription prices by 28% for new and returning subscribers in the U.S.
  • The offer applies to the Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium plans.
  • This move precedes the third season of "House of Dragon" and the merger with Paramount.

Why It Matters

The price cut is a strategic move by HBO Max to attract and retain subscribers in a highly competitive streaming market. With the rise of new streaming services and the impending merger, HBO Max aims to solidify its position and increase its subscriber base.

What Else is Happening

In other industry news, Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of the Emmy-winning comedy "Abbott Elementary," has signed a five-year overall deal with 20th Television. This move marks a significant shift for Brunson, who is leaving Warner Bros. Television to join Disney.

"I'm excited to start this new chapter with 20th Television and explore new creative opportunities." — Quinta Brunson

Media Consolidation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) has acquired Vox Media's portfolio of digital brands, including Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, and PopSugar. This acquisition creates a digital publishing giant and marks a significant consolidation in the media industry.

What to Watch

As the media landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these developments impact the industry. Will HBO Max's price cut attract new subscribers? How will Quinta Brunson's new deal with 20th Television shape her future projects? And what does the future hold for PMC and its newly acquired Vox Media brands?

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Quinta Brunson Inks Big Overall Deal With 20th Television, Moves From Warner Bros. To Disney

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HBO Max Cuts One-Year Subscription Prices 28% in Limited-Time Offer Ahead of ‘House of Dragon’ Season 3 — and Before Paramount Merger

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