Comcast launches multiview on Xfinity TV X1 boxes
Comcast’s multiview will allow men’s and women’s college basketball fans to stay on top of four games at once.
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Miami CBS station to debut virtual reality studio
A television station in Miami will become the sixth owned by Paramount Global to debut a mixed augmented reality-virtual reality studio.
Q4 & Full Year 2024 Financial Earnings
Scripps increases overall revenue to $2.5 billion in 2024
Scripps grew its operating income by 9 percent during 2024, but the company warned of possible turbulence in its local TV segment throughout 2025.
C-SPAN to offer retrospective through “The C-SPAN Story” on Wednesday
The program will indulge C-SPAN viewers with a rare look inside the founding and history of the network.
Policy & Law
Layoffs hit 1,000 workers at Voice of America, other broadcasters
The job cuts are rooted in an Executive Order signed by President Trump on Friday that requires USAGM and other organizations to reduce their activities and employee count.
Radio & Television
TEGNA partners with Amazon on NCAA March Madness coverage
“Bracket Breakdown” will be available to stream for free across Amazon’s line-up of streaming and smart display devices.
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TEGNA partners with Amazon on NCAA March Madness coverage
“Bracket Breakdown” will be available to stream for free across Amazon’s line-up of streaming and smart display devices.
Advertising Industry
Sharp TVs powered by TiVo start selling in U.S.
A handful of electronics retailers in the United States have started selling a model of Sharp TV that is powered by the new TiVo streaming operating system
Deals & Offers
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Verizon: Get the iPhone 16 Pro on us, plus $500 off the Apple Watch Ultra (online only)
“The White Lotus” Season 3 returns to Max — get a discount with any annual subscription, or bundle with Disney+ for more savings
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Headlines from Europe & UK
DAZN gets exclusive TV rights to LIV Golf in Europe, Japan
DAZN has secured the global distribution rights to LIV Golf tournaments and events, including exclusive broadcast rights in several European countries and Japan.
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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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.