Fired sales manager sues Nexstar over DEI policies
The largest local TV broadcaster in the country deleted information about its diversity policies from its websites within the past year.
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Documents outline deal between Voice of America, One America News
The agency’s senior advisor Kari Lake endorsed a non-binding contract with OAN parent Herring Networks earlier this month, according to documents obtained by The Desk.
Google search changes result in layoffs at Business Insider
A drop in Google search traffic has led Business Insider to issue pink slips to more than 20 percent of its workforce.
Newsmax renews agreement with Verizon Fios TV
Newsmax has renewed its distribution agreement with Verizon that will keep its cable news channel on Fios TV for a few more years.
New York Times licenses editorial content to Amazon
The New York Times has signed a multi-year agreement to license its editorial and lifestyle content to Amazon.
Fubo, Magnite partner on programmatic pause ads
Fubo has partnered with Magnite to offer the first pause ads on connected TV (CTV) sold via a programmatic biddable environment.
Parks: Shoppable ads increasing in popularity among streamers
Most U.S. households are exposed to ads through streaming video platforms, and many streamers are buying things through interactive formats.
Gracenote: Live sports fueled SVOD content growth in Q2
Four of the five largest streaming services measured by Gracenote increased their live sports offerings during Q2.
Social banter between brands gets people buying
The line between entertainment and advertising is increasingly blurred thanks to social media. People no longer just consume content, they experience it – laughing, sharing and commenting. And brands have caught on.
Trump threatens another lawsuit against CBS amid settlement talks
The network has offered to settle Trump’s earlier news distortion lawsuit for $15 million; Trump is holding out for $25 million and an apology from CBS News.
Network evening news program see lift in ratings
The flagship evening newscasts from the three major broadcast networks all experienced viewership gains in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
Fox Weather to cover start of Atlantic hurricane season
Fox News Media’s streaming climate science channel Fox Weather will cover the start of the Atlantic hurricane season with special programming this weekend.