November 29-30 | New York City Register → This newsletter is a weekly update on all things related to the Future of Media from the IGNITION 2017 team. We welcome your comments and feedback. Cable news networks are shattering ratings records Cable news networks recorded their highest ratings in years during the first quarter of 2017 as President Donald Trump took office. According to Nielsen Ratings released Tuesday, Fox News had its highest-rated quarter in history. Programs such as "Fox and Friends," "The O'Reilly Factor," and "Hannity" hit record-high ratings in the time slots they have historically dominated. CNN also had its most-watched first quarter since 2003, when coverage in the lead up to the invasion of Iraq boosted the network's numbers. Business Insider's Maxwell Tani has the full story. In The Media 1 Wall Street Journal staffers have signed a letter criticizing the control white men have over the newsroom. Read More → 2 Facebook's Snapchat clone is arriving for everyone in its main blue app. Read More → 3 Hyperloop One revealed the future of transportation at IGNITION 2016. Read More → 4 Rupert Murdoch reportedly sold $125 million in Theranos stock for just $1. Read More → 5 This app lets you instantly turn your DVD collection into your own personal Netflix for $2 per title. Read More → IGNITION Highlights Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos explains what happened to the Fire phone. Watch Video → What Everyone's Saying About IGNITION “ There are a lot of great speakers here at Business Insider's IGNITION. The role of any of these speakers that come to an event like this is to inspire you and help you learn something you didn't already know either about yourself or about their industry or about marketing or the future of digital at large.” Eric Porres Sailthru   “ Keep up with the IGNITION news! Guest speakers are offering some great advice and tips on marketing digitally!” Cuselleration   “ Perfect start to the day: Fantastic Henry Blodget on The Future of Media.” Claudius Senst Be a Part of IGNITION 2017 For the past seven years IGNITION, Business Insider's flagship conference, has brought together the best minds in media and technology to share what they see on the horizon. Through unscripted interviews, cutting-edge demos, and insights from industry pioneers, you'll learn what key trends to be aware of and what you need to do to stay ahead. At IGNITION you'll get a new understanding of the transformations taking place in the digital world. Join hundreds of senior executives working in technology, media, entertainment, investment, and finance in staying on top of today's most innovative ideas. The conference is produced by Business Insider, one of the fastest-growing digital-media companies in the world, and hosted by Henry Blodget, Business Insider's Editor-in-Chief and CEO. We're currently offering Extra Early Bird tickets and Group Tickets for IGNITION 2017, so don't miss out! PLUS, if you register now and use the promo code INSIDER20, you'll save 20% on your ticket! Buy Tickets →

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