Gray Media closes deal to acquire Allen Media TV stations
Gray Media has finalized the acquisition of nearly a dozen local television stations formerly owned by Allen Media Group.
Roku grows platform revenue to $1.13 billion during Q1
Roku kicked off the first three months of the year with a solid start, with the streaming company growing its subscription and advertising revenue to earn more than $1 billion during Q1.
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Sinclair notes stronger political ad buys in Q1 as midterm budgets open
Sinclair reported a boost in Q1 revenue, driven largely by high sports viewership on its local TV stations that brought in sizable ad revenue.
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Google brings photo remixing, YouTube Shorts to Google TV platform
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Dish Network reaches deal to carry Gray Media TV stations, ending dispute
Dish Network has restored dozens of local TV stations owned by Gray Media, ending a two-month distribution spat.
Radio & Television News
Roku grows platform revenue to $1.13 billion during Q1
Roku kicked off the first three months of the year with a solid start, with the streaming company growing its subscription and advertising revenue to earn more than $1 billion during Q1.
Sports Desk
NFL Network goes dark on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
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Advertising & Data
S&P: Local TV to earn $4 billion in political ad spending in 2026
Competitive races and early campaign spending are driving strong demand for local TV inventory in key battleground states.
Special Coverage: NextGen TV
NextGen TV backers set to demonstrate converter boxes at trade show
A group backing NextGen TV technology will showcase a handful of new converter boxes at a trade show in Nevada next week.
Europe & UK
CNN International to encrypt U.K. channel at end of April
CNN International is encrypting the feed available to residents and businesses in the U.K. and Ireland at the end of the month.
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