Judge extends, modifies restraining order in Nexstar-TEGNA legal challenge
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order, modifying it to give Nexstar greater ability to make routine payments associated with TEGNA.
Federal judge delays order on injunction in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit
A federal judge delayed ruling on an injunction in the Nexstar-TEGNA case after hearing arguments from both sides.
Streaming News
YouTube raises price of ad-free, family plans
YouTube has notified customers of its two Premium plans that the amount they pay to watch content without advertising interruptions is about to go up.
Policy & Law
Judge extends, modifies restraining order in Nexstar-TEGNA legal challenge
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order, modifying it to give Nexstar greater ability to make routine payments associated with TEGNA.
Radio & Television News
Jeffrey Shell departs Paramount amid legal dispute
Jeffrey Shell is stepping down as Paramount president and board member amid a legal dispute over alleged misconduct.
Sports Desk
Justice Department probes NFL deals with streaming services
The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media rights deals with broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Advertising & Data
Locality acquires media planning software developer Deben
The deal adds planning and optimization tools for better audience targeting across broadcast and streaming, Locality said.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Newsmax posts 11 percent revenue growth, digital declines weigh on profitability
Newsmax saw its overall revenue increase by the end of 2025 as broadcast gains offset digital declines during the year, the company reported on Thursday.
Special Coverage: NextGen TV
Lawmakers: FCC should mandate NextGen TV switch to spur consumer interest
More than 90 lawmakers urged the FCC to set a clear timeline for transitioning to the NextGen TV broadcast standard.
Europe & UK
Comcast’s Sky adds Disney Plus to TV packages
Sky customers now have access to Disney Plus as part of their package, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday.
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