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Scripps News hires Alisyn Camerota, who scores interview with Don Lemon
Alisyn Camerota has joined Scripps News as a special events anchor and made her debut with an exclusive interview featuring Don Lemon.
Sinclair urges FCC to approve Nexstar acquisition of TEGNA
The company dismissed merger opponents as self-interested, despite competing with Nexstar and TEGNA in many markets.
Gracenote hires ex-Xumo exec Bill Condon as Head of Advertising Sales
Nielsen-owned Gracenote named Bill Condon as its first Head of Advertising Sales to lead revenue growth and adoption of its Content Connect CTV platform.
ByteDance finalizes deal to create U.S. version of TikTok
The arrangement shifts U.S. data control and operations domestically to address national security concerns.
AMC Networks says CFO Patrick O’Connell to depart
AMC Networks says its Chief Financial Officer Patrick O'Connell will depart the company in March.
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Nielsen renews measurement pact with Gray Media
Nielsen has renewed its measurement agreement with local television broadcaster Gray Media for a few more years, the companies announced on Thursday.
Newsletter platform Substack launches streaming TV app
Substack has launched a dedicated streaming app for two smart television platforms.
Comcast rebrands loyalty program as Xfinity Membership
Comcast is rebranding its loyalty program for Xfinity TV and Internet subscribers as "Xfinity Membership," which will offer discounts, perks and prizes simply for being a customer.
Feds can’t search devices seized from Washington Post journalist, judge says
The case has renewed debate over federal protections for journalists and limits on law enforcement searches.
Samsung TV Plus claims 100 million monthly active users
The free, ad-supported service is built into Samsung devices and activates by default on newer smart TVs.
FCC says talk show interviews not exempt from equal time rule
Chairman Brendan Carr said shows like The View and Jimmy Kimmel Live may be partisan and not automatically exempt.
YouTube CEO: Customizable multiview coming to YouTube TV
YouTube TV is readying the launch of a fully-customizable multiview option that will allow users to select up to four live channels to watch from a single screen.