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Tubi partners with YouTube creators on new digital shows
Tubi is expanding its streaming library by licensing content from popular YouTube creators, further integrating digital talent into its free, ad-supported platform.
Viewpoint: Injured journalists reveal press freedom threat in Trump’s America
The video of a Los Angeles police officer shooting a rubber bullet at Channel Nine reporter Lauren Tomasi is as shocking as it is revealing. In her live broadcast, Tomasi is standing to the side of a rank of police ... Read more
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Peter Greste
Fox News Digital logs 134.4 million multiplatform unique viewers in May
Fox News Digital recorded its second-best month ever in May, reaching 134.4 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors and posting year-over-year growth.
Viamedia appoints Robert Benoit as Chief Financial Officer
Benoit's hiring comes weeks after Viamedia announced it was acquiring digital advertising company LocalFactor and realigning its executive leadership team with the same goal in mind.
NBC Universal local news exec Kevin Keeshan retiring
Kevin Keeshan, the Executive Vice President of News Editorial for NBC Universal Local, will retire at the end of June after a 47-year career in local journalism.
Conrad Clemson tapped to lead EdgeBeam Wireless as CEO
EdgeBeam Wireless, the joint venture formed by The E.W. Scripps Company, Gray Media, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair, has appointed Conrad Clemson as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Winners announced for 2025 Interactive TV of Tomorrow Leadership Awards
The organizers of the annual TV of Tomorrow Show (TVOT) have announced the winners of the 2025 Interactive TV of Tomorrow (ITVT) Leadership Awards.
WBD to shut down some HBO, Cinemax multiplex channels
HBO Family and three Cinemax-branded channels will be closed as WBD focuses on spinning out its cable networks business.
Hearst, Xumo strike content, advertising partnership
The pact will see the launch of a new Lucky Dog Channel on Xumo Play.
Nexstar ready to squeeze more cash out of cable companies
Multicast News: In new investor materials released this week, Nexstar says it is ready to squeeze more cash out of cable and satellite companies.
Scripps News to cover military parade on Saturday
Streaming news channel Scripps News will offer comprehensive coverage of the military parade honoring the 250th year of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Despite cuts, FCC seeks larger budget for 2026
The FCC has requested a budget increase of more than 4 percent, despite the agency effectuating staff and resource cuts under its current chairman Brendan Carr.