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Nielsen: Linear radio continues to dominate digital audio space
Linear radio maintained or grew share across most demographics, highlighting its resilience in a fragmented audio market, Nielsen's report showed.
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BFBS taps Synamedia to develop new global media platform
BFBS, a provider of British TV and radio programming to military members and families stationed overseas, has picked Synamedia to develop a new global media portal.
Synamedia sells video network business to Lumine Group
Synamedia is selling its video network business to Lumine Group, the companies announced this week.
LG brings iHeartMedia stations to free streaming radio platform
The agreement brings more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only music channels and iHeartMedia's extensive podcast catalog to LG Radio Plus.
Plex launches social discovery features, upgraded curation lists
The updates aim to shift discovery toward social, community-driven engagement rather than platform-specific algorithms.
Nielsen: Oklahoma City Thunder are most-watched NBA team on TV
NBA regular-season viewership increased 27 percent, driven by expanded distribution across streaming and traditional platforms, according to Nielsen.
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New “60 Minutes” producer Nick Bilton fires Scott Pelley from CBS News
CBS News has fired long-time correspondent Scott Pelley, just one day after a heated confrontation with newly-minted "60 Minutes" EP Nick Bilton.
Griffin Media channels restored to DIRECTV after month-long dispute
Network-affiliated stations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa were restored to DIRECTV's satellite and streaming platforms Tuesday afternoon, according to a source.
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Newsmax plots expansion to Germany, Italy, Greece as part of international push
Newsmax says its international expansion effort, which includes broadcasting via partnerships and licensing deals, will generate $25 million in revenue by the end of the year.
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Fox News extends YouTube and social media lead in May
Fox News continued its YouTube viewership streak for 2026, logging 338.8 million video views on the social platform.
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Stanley Cup games to stream on ESPN app during DIRECTV-Scripps dispute
A prolonged blackout involving Scripps will not affect DIRECTV subscribers’ ability to watch Stanley Cup games, provided they stream them online.
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Roku launches NHL Zone ahead of Stanley Cup Final
The NHL Zone will aggregate live games across supported streaming apps like YouTube TV, Hulu and Fubo, along with other hockey-focused programming.