Amazon (AMZN) signs multi-year deal with Harpo Entertainment for exclusive Oprah Podcast rights

Amazon's signing of a multi-year deal with Harpo Entertainment for exclusive rights to the Oprah Podcast signals a strategic move to strengthen its media offerings and drive engagement.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Apr 2026, 15:43 UTCOn the live feed at 15:23 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US Secretary of Defense Hegseth is to testify to the Senate Panel on Thursday on the budget request, Punchbowl reports

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Amazon (AMZN) signs multi-year deal with Harpo Entertainment for exclusive Oprah Podcast rights

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Paramount (PSKY) seeks FCC approval to permit foreign investors to indirectly hold in excess of 25% Paramount's equity as part of Warner Bros deal funding

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Iran has presented regional mediators with a new offer to stop its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a full end to the war and a lifting of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, according to WSJ citing sources

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This partnership could enhance Amazon's content portfolio, potentially boosting Prime subscriptions, while also positioning the company more competitively in the streaming landscape. The implications for Amazon's growth narrative and consumer discretionary spending should be closely monitored as this develops.

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