DIThe Distraction Index

#media_consolidation

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
1Noise
11.6Avg Dmg
18.0Avg Hype
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-25
Eleven States Urge DOJ to Probe Netflix-Warner Bros Deal
Enforcement Actionmulti state · moderate
Damage
2.3
Hype
9.9
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-07
Trump Approves Nexstar-Tegna Media Merger
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
20.9
Hype
26.1