Film and Pen

Amazon

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A vast archive of film reels and digital servers contrasted with a modern tablet displaying a new film production, symbolizing the mining of old media for new content.
Media Industry

Media Companies Mine Archives for Billions in New Productions

Amazon's 2022 acquisition of MGM valued the studio's catalog of over 4,000 film titles and 17,000 TV episodes at a staggering $3.

Amelia Frost·July 4, 2026
A large group of Amazon sellers boycotting, successfully forcing Amazon to defer a new advertising payment policy, showcasing the power of collective action.
Advertising

Amazon Sellers Boycott Ads, Force Policy Deferral

A community of over 700 Amazon sellers, collectively generating $14 billion in revenue, successfully forced Amazon to defer a new advertising payment policy.

Leo Hartmann·April 16, 2026