Disney, ESPN sue Sling TV over day pass subscriptions
Disney claims Sling TV’s new day and weekend passes, which offer short-term access to ESPN, were launched without prior knowledge.
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FCC should exempt small TV stations from NextGen TV rules, group says
The LPTV Broadcasters Association told the FCC that a mandatory ATSC 3.0 transition could force small stations off the air due to prohibitive costs.
Ampere: Sports rights fees climb to $30.5 billion in 2025
Spending on U.S. sports rights has soared 122 percent over the past decade, fueled by blockbuster rights deals with the NFL and NBA, according to Ampere Analysis.
Disney, ESPN sue Sling TV over day pass subscriptions
Disney claims Sling TV’s new day and weekend passes, which offer short-term access to ESPN, were launched without prior knowledge.
WPVI General Manager Bernie Prazenica announces retirement
Bernie Prazenica, the long-time president and general manager of WPVI in Philadelphia, has announced his retirement after 18 years leading the station and more than four decades in broadcasting.
Ampere: Sports rights fees climb to $30.5 billion in 2025
Spending on U.S. sports rights has soared 122 percent over the past decade, fueled by blockbuster rights deals with the NFL and NBA, according to Ampere Analysis.
Report: Marketing, ad firms struggling to find interns
Marketing firms and ad agencies are struggling to attract entry-level candidates and interns amid a downturn in interest from college graduates and other young professionals.
Newsmax revenue climbs to $46 million during Q2
The company renewed its carriage deal with Comcast, inked a new talent agreement with Greta van Susteren and expanded its reach on Hulu with Live TV.
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Pathé Home integrates watermarking tech from Synamedia
Pathé has partnered with video technology firm Synamedia to deploy forensic watermarking on its direct-to-consumer streaming platform Pathé Home
NBC, IOC agree to expanded Olympics deal through 2036
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