Media News Daily: Top Stories for 11/10/2025

BBC Shake-Up as Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness Resign

Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC since September 2020, has stepped down, along with Deborah Turness, Chief Executive of BBC News, amid mounting criticism of editorial standards. A recent Panorama episode came under fire for splicing footage to make it appear that U.S. President Donald Trump said “fight like hell” in a misleading context, triggering concerns about impartiality. This follows past controversies involving presenters Gary Lineker and Huw Edwards. The BBC Board will manage an interim transition, and an apology related to editorial practices is expected Monday. (Read More) (Reuters Rating)

X Launches “Bangers” to Promote Top Posts and Boost Engagement

X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a new program called “Bangers,” a profile launched in late October aimed at curating and amplifying high-performing posts on the platform. The move is seen as an effort to mimic TikTok’s viral discovery model, emphasizing content performance over user follow networks. While the mechanics remain unclear, it may integrate with creator monetization strategies and showcase top posts daily or annually based on engagement. X’s head of product Nikita Bier teased the initiative on social media, hinting at further details soon. (Read More) (Social Media Today Rating)

Trump Media Posts Steep Q3 Loss Amid Expansion into Cryptocurrency

Trump Media & Technology Group, parent of Truth Social, reported a third-quarter net loss of $54.8 million, citing heavy legal costs and non-cash losses, including depreciation and digital asset revaluation. Revenue declined to under $1 million, largely from advertising. Despite the downturn, the company increased its total assets to $3.27 billion, including 15,000 bitcoin worth approximately $1.5 billion. Trump Media also announced a $97 million investment in CRO tokens via a new partnership with Crypto.com, as part of plans to develop a CRO-focused subsidiary. CEO Devin Nunes framed the quarter as transformative, with emphasis on financial infrastructure and digital independence. (Read More) (The Desk Rating)