Jill Goldsmith,

Jill Goldsmith is a skilled journalist with experience at various media outlets including Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Dow Jones. She covers corporate finance, deals and publicly traded companies in media and entertainment. Jill has reported from New York and Europe with her stories appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Broadcasting & Cable among others. Her work focuses on the business of media rather than specific news events.

Biography:  https://deadline.com/author/jill-goldsmith/

58%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • Jill tends to present information in a balanced manner, but occasionally leans towards presenting the perspectives of corporate entities without counterbalancing viewpoints from stakeholders.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Jill has reported on media and entertainment companies she has previously worked for, such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. However, there is no indication that this has influenced her reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Jill reports that Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo are unqualified for Disney's board of directors, but they have relevant experience and qualifications as former executives at Disney.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • In one instance, Jill presents a figure for Bob Iger's compensation that is misleading without providing the full context of his earnings.

Recent Articles

Paramount Global Aborts Merger with Skydance Media over Disagreements on Key Terms

Paramount Global Aborts Merger with Skydance Media over Disagreements on Key Terms

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Paramount Global ended merger talks with Skydance Media due to disagreements over key terms, specifically a majority of the minority vote clause and critical comments about David Ellison from a Paramount board member. The collapse leaves Paramount Global facing challenges like heavy debt and declining TV business despite launching Paramount+. Both parties released statements supporting their respective strategies.
Sony and Apollo Make $26 Billion All-Cash Offer for Paramount Global: Sources

Sony and Apollo Make $26 Billion All-Cash Offer for Paramount Global: Sources

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management submit a $26 billion all-cash offer to acquire Paramount Global, offering a significant premium. The deal could give Sony control over major IP like Spongebob Squarepants, Star Trek, and Nickelodeon. Bob Bakish steps down as CEO and is replaced by Chris McCarthy, George Cheeks, and Brian Robbins. No comment from either party.
Billionaire Investor Launches Proxy Fight Against Disney to Improve Stock Performance

Billionaire Investor Launches Proxy Fight Against Disney to Improve Stock Performance

Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and former Disney executive Jay Rasulo, backed by Trian Fund Management's $3 billion stake in the company, are launching a proxy fight against Disney to improve its stock performance. They seek board representation.