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Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.

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Publicis Groupe Buys WME Agency 160over90 for $500 MillionSports

Publicis Groupe Buys WME Agency 160over90 for $500 Million

Unravel the $500M WME sale! Discover how Publicis's acquisition of 160over90 reveals a seismic shift in sports marketing, driven by data & ROI.

68% of Americans Remain Sports Fans Despite Rising Costs and BettingSports

68% of Americans Remain Sports Fans Despite Rising Costs and Betting

Uncover why sports fandom endures despite rising costs! Our analysis reveals a critical shift in how Americans view games, integrity & accessibility.

Law360 Data Shows Surge in Employment Litigation InterestEntertainment

Law360 Data Shows Surge in Employment Litigation Interest

Decode the surge in workplace law cases! Law360 data reveals a shifting power dynamic between employers & employees. Gain crucial insights into this trend.

California Regulators Oppose Proposed $111 Billion Warner-Paramount DeEntertainment

California Regulators Oppose Proposed $111 Billion Warner-Paramount De

Uncover the hidden forces behind the Warner-Paramount merger! Our analysis reveals how this Hollywood power grab reflects a wider economic shift & threaten...

Iran YouTube channel uses AI Lego animations for propagandaSports

Iran YouTube channel uses AI Lego animations for propaganda

Uncover how Iran weaponizes Lego animations for viral propaganda. Our analysis reveals a surprising shift in messaging & its potent impact online.

Iran beats Costa Rica 5-0 amid uncertainty over 2026 World Cup entrySports

Iran beats Costa Rica 5-0 amid uncertainty over 2026 World Cup entry

Unpack Iran's World Cup participation – it's more than just football! Analyze how this defiant move signals a powerful message to the US amid rising tensions.

Kimberly Perry and Scott Borchetta reunite under Big Machine labelEntertainment

Kimberly Perry and Scott Borchetta reunite under Big Machine label

Uncover the surprising diner deal behind The Band Perry's return! Our analysis reveals how this move signals a power shift in Nashville, proving relationsh...

Brandon Lake Teams With Jelly Roll to Bring Christian Music to CountryEntertainment

Brandon Lake Teams With Jelly Roll to Bring Christian Music to Country

Uncover the surprising strategy behind country music's faith revival! We analyze Lake, Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson's moves, revealing a calculated appeal to...

SBI Holdings plans $2.2 billion Sphere arena in Tokyo’s Odaiba districEntertainment

SBI Holdings plans $2.2 billion Sphere arena in Tokyo’s Odaiba distric

Uncover the strategy behind U2’s Sphere expansion to Tokyo! This analysis reveals how a $2.2B gamble reshapes entertainment, battling for audience attentio...

UConn, South Carolina, Texas and UCLA Return to Women’s Final FourSports

UConn, South Carolina, Texas and UCLA Return to Women’s Final Four

Uncover the deeper meaning of the Women's Final Four! We analyze UConn, UCLA, Texas & South Carolina, revealing how this tournament shapes college hoops' f...

Ken Davidoff and Harley Rotbart Explore Life Lessons in New BookSports

Ken Davidoff and Harley Rotbart Explore Life Lessons in New Book

Uncover surprising life lessons through baseball! Experts analyze the game's hidden wisdom, revealing powerful parenting insights you can apply today.

Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito finish outside top five in PragueSports

Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito finish outside top five in Prague

Liu's sudden exit reshapes US figure skating. We dissect what her decision reveals about the program's pressure, future, and the demanding path to global d...