Penske Media Corporation
American digital media company owning brands like Variety and Rolling Stone.
Last updated October 10, 2026
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Overview
Penske Media Corporation is an American media and publishing company headquartered in Los Angeles. It owns several prominent media brands including Variety, Rolling Stone, and Deadline, covering entertainment, fashion, sports, and more.
Products and positioning
Leading provider of digital media and entertainment news.
Product categories. Magazines · Websites · Digital content
Controversies
2026
US judge dismisses Chegg and Penske Media antitrust lawsuits against Google over AI Overviews
A US District Judge dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation, the parent company of Rolling Stone, against Google. The plaintiffs had accused Google of abusing its monopoly power by coercing publishers into supplying content for AI Overviews for free and by diverting traffic and revenue away from their sites. The judge ruled that the claims made by Penske Media Corporation and Chegg do not stand up to antitrust law.
Recent events
US judge dismisses Chegg and Penske Media antitrust lawsuits against Google over AI Overviews[1]
Reported:
US District Judge Amit Mehta dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of abusing its monopoly power by coercing publishers into supplying content for AI Overviews for free and diverting traffic and revenue away from their sites. The judge ruled that PMC and Chegg's claims do not stand up to antitrust law.
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