• by Ray Schultz , January 31, 2024

Ankler Media, which coverd the entertainment industry on Substack, has formed a partnership with LAist, SCPR’s flagship radio station and digital news site. 

The goal is to provide Hollywood news and analysis via LAist 89.3, LAist.com, newsletters and social media for a combined audience of 10 million. 

Among other things, the Ankler team will anchor “Entertainment Thursday” on LAist 89.3.  

“We are heading into a pivotal year for the entertainment industry, coming off the heels of an historic strike and the streaming wars, and the people of Southern California are interested more than ever before in how Hollywood shapes their lives and careers,” says Janice Min, CEO and editor in chief, Ankler Media. 

Min adds, “We’re thrilled to bring our brand of entertainment news to the LAist audience, the largest public radio audience in LA, and LAist’s massive web presence. The intelligence, reporting, values and credibility of LAist very much are in alignment with ours.” 

The partnership “ensures that audiences across Southern California understand the seismic changes within the entertainment industry and the impact it has on our region,” adds Herb Scannell, CEO, SCPR.