DIRECTV adds new channels for MLB games from 9 teams
DIRECTV expanded its MLB deal to carry local broadcasts from nine additional teams moving off FanDuel Sports Network.
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Oregon TV stations owned by Zolo return to DIRECTV
DIRECTV has restored two television stations in Bend, Oregon to its satellite and streaming services after reaching a new carriage agreement covering the outlets.
Sinclair to consolidate newsrooms in Tulsa, drop news anchors from ABC affiliate
Starting in May, KTUL will shift to a reporter-driven format, emphasizing field reporting over traditional anchor-led newscasts.
Supreme Court sides with Cox in online music piracy case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled in favor of Cox Communications in a closely-watched civil case involving music piracy.
DoubleVerify partners with Spectrum Reach to improve streaming TV campaign performance
Spectrum Reach will provide show-level data, giving advertisers insight into the specific programs their ads run alongside.
Judge says jury gets to decide if Nexstar defamed news directors fired over memo
The judge found sufficient evidence that Nexstar’s statements may have misled the public about the employees.
Ex-Bally Sports executive cancels plan to acquire TV stations
A former Bally Sports television executive has withdrawn his interest in acquiring several local television stations from Imagicomm.
Law&Crime will publish uncensored crime scene images through new subscription
Law&Crime is launching a subscription service that will offer the public direct access to crime investigation materials.
Disney pulls investment in OpenAI after company announces closure of Sora app
Disney will not proceed with a planned $1 billion investment in OpenAI following the shutdown of its Sora platform.
Roku’s streamer Howdy lands on Prime Video Channels
Roku has inked a distribution agreement with Amazon to offer its Howdy streaming service through Prime Video Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Gray Media gets FCC approval to acquire Allen Media TV stations
The FCC has approved the transfer of 10 local television broadcast licenses from Allen Media Group to peer broadcaster Gray Media.
Nexstar to operate TEGNA as subsidiary business while lawsuits proceed
The move will allow Nexstar to spin-out TEGNA if lawsuits are successful; on Monday, Newsmax and several broadband groups filed a request for a preliminary injunction.