Peacock discussing content licensing with SpinCo, subscribers grow during Q1
Comcast is working through licensing terms that keeps programming from some of its cable networks on Peacock once they are spun off later this year.
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YouTube TV to add more-custom multiview options
YouTube TV will launch a new app experience in the coming weeks that will allow streamers to build custom multiview experiences beyond what is available today.
Charter sees slower pay TV churn during Q1, adds wireless customers
The Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires impacted broadband disconnects, but the loss was lower than Q1 2024.
DOJ rescinds subpoena protection for journalists
The U.S. Attorney General on Friday rescinded a memo issued four years ago that limited the ability of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to target reporters during criminal and civil investigations.
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Charter sees slower pay TV churn during Q1, adds wireless customers
The Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires impacted broadband disconnects, but the loss was lower than Q1 2024.
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Charter sees slower pay TV churn during Q1, adds wireless customers
The Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires impacted broadband disconnects, but the loss was lower than Q1 2024.
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Hub: Sports fans open to non-gimmicky uses of data, AI during broadcasts
Sports fans like data and AI capabilities during live games, but only if it comes across as a genuine way to supplement the viewing experience, according to a new Hub Entertainment Research study.
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Nexxen announces AI-powered advertising tools through “NexAI” product suite
Nexxen has announced the launch of new AI-powered features through its “nexAI” product set.
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Everyone TV adds more streaming channels to Freely
Everyone TV, the media consortium backed by the United Kingdom’s four main public service broadcasters (PSBs), has added more channels to its free streaming service Freely TV.
NAB Show attracts 55,000 registered attendees
More than half of those registered attended NAB Show for the first time; one in four flew from another country to participate.
2024 Summer Games & Road to #LA28
NBC, IOC agree to expanded Olympics deal through 2036
Comcast’s NBC Universal will continue to offer Olympic events through at least 2036, the company announced on Thursday.
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