Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok from app stores
The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be removed from U.S.-based app stores on Sunday.
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FCC tosses petition that challenged licensed of Fox-owned WTXF
The FCC on Thursday approved an application to renew the broadcast license of Fox-owned WTXF, ending a two year-long challenge brought by the MAD Project.
Streaming News
Ryan Reynolds, Fubo-backed Maximum Effort Channel shuts down
Fubo and actor-comedian Ryan Reynolds have walked away from the Maximum Effort Channel, with the FAST network shutting down earlier this month.
Policy & Law
Fubo subscriber sues Disney over “monopolistic” practices
A Fubo subscriber is suing the Walt Disney Company for alleged anticompetitive practices over the distribution of ESPN.
Radio & Television
Sinclair revamps content brand, ad sales and marketing
Two new initiatives will carry the “AMP” branding, with one focused on ad sales and marketing, and the other on content development and distribution.
Sports Desk
DirecTV introduces sports-only package called MySports
The package fulfills a promise to offer more-flexible programming options for those who want sports-inclusive channels.
Advertising Industry
Sinclair revamps content brand, ad sales and marketing
Two new initiatives will carry the “AMP” branding, with one focused on ad sales and marketing, and the other on content development and distribution.
Special Coverage: DirecTV-Dish Merger
DirecTV officially calls off merger with Dish Network
DirecTV says it will officially terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday.
Headlines from Europe & UK
Free CNN streaming channel added to Titan OS
Two free CNN streaming channels are now available on Titan OS smart TVs in several European countries.
Q3 2024 Financial Earnings
Disney says streaming ARPU impacted by Charter, DirecTV deals
The company saw its Disney Plus and Hulu ARPU dip 1 percent during Q4, attributed to wholesale purchase agreements with pay TV providers.
2024 Summer Games & Road to #LA28
Olympics make NBC biggest media distributor in August, Nielsen says
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games were widely available on NBC Universal’s linear and streaming properties, pushing the company to the top.
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Multicast networks becoming bigger part of broadcast TV viewership
Multicast television networks are commanding a higher share of overall TV viewing in America each month, according to Nielsen data.