Sky Deutschland to simulcast NFL RedZone on new Sky Sport NFL channel
The deal will allow the new channel to offer NFL programming from American networks, including ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and Prime Video.
Year: 2026
Supreme Court denies reporter Catherine Herridge’s bid to avoid fines over confidential sources
The decision means the former Fox News reporter is on the hook for $800 in fines until she complies with a lower court’s order to disclose her sources.
Wimbledon to serve as further test case for low-latency BBC iPlayer
The tournament will allow the BBC to obtain much-needed data across tens of thousands of devices when viewers are watching the same event at once.
Fox News extends ratings lead during Q2 as CNN, MS NOW tout audience growth
Fox News emphasized its dominance over CNN and MS NOW in Nielsen ratings, while CNN and MS NOW focused on growth trends rather than overall rankings.
Gomez criticizes dismissal of challenge against FCC’s news distortion policy
The original petition, backed by former FCC leaders including Tom Wheeler and Mark Fowler, sought repeal of the news distortion rule, claiming it chills editorial independence.
Cascade PBS launches Local Public as standalone streaming tech company
Executives say the platform is designed to help local stations maintain their role as community-focused public media providers in the streaming era.
Sony to stop selling physical PlayStation game discs in 2028
Sony said the decision was rooted in consumer trends, where gamers prefer digital titles over physical media; the company offered no data to support this.
Plex raises price of lifetime Plex Pass, introduces five-year plan at $250
The price hike on the lifetime Plex Pass was justified as necessary to financially support ongoing software and platform developments.
Weigel promotes William Craig to VP, Network Marketing
Craig succeeds Will Givens, Weigel’s longtime Senior Vice President of Network Marketing, who is retiring from his daily job but staying with the company in a consulting role.
Fox Nation to debut documentary on UFC White House fight
The documentary offers behind-the-scenes access to UFC Freedom 250, staged on the South Lawn of the White House.
Gray Media agrees to buy American Spirit local television stations
The deal is valued at $50 million, and involves television stations primarily located in smaller TV markets.
TVB criticizes Nielsen Gauge reports as inadequate, incomplete
Nielsen’s most-recent Ad-Supported Gauge report artificially inflate streaming viewership by leaving out key data and focusing on the wrong demographic, the TVB said on Wednesday.