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AMC Networks sees streaming lift, but ad woes weigh on Q2 earnings
AMC Networks saw streaming gains during Q2, but ongoing advertising woes coupled with a continued downturn in the pay TV industry weighed on its earnings.
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Gray Media swings to loss on lower revenue during Q2
The local television broadcaster posted a net loss of $69 million, compared with net income of $9 million in Q2 2024.
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Fubo revenue tops guidance, but subscriber declines persist during Q2
The sports-heavy streaming service narrowed its loss to $8.0 million during the three-month period that ended in June.
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Gray Media to acquire 10 stations from Allen Media
Gray Media will acquire nearly a dozen local television stations from Allen Media Group, the companies announced on Friday.
The Trade Desk earns $90 million profit during Q2
Six months after a rare financial stumble, advertising technology firm the Trade Desk appears to be turning things around.
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Fox News asks judge to dismiss California Governor Newsom’s defamation lawsuit
Attorneys for Fox News Media have asked a federal judge to toss a frivilous lawsuit brought by California's governor over unsubstantiated claims of news distortion.
Scripps posts lower ad revenue during Q2, sports helped stymie the bleeding
Scripps reported a Q2 2025 net loss of $51.7 million as total revenue fell nearly 6 percent on account of lower core and political advertising revenue.
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Skydance Media completes merger with Paramount Global
Skydance has officially completed its merger with Paramount, bringing to a close a year-long, turbulent process that was met with several politically-influenced delays.
WBD earns $9.81 billion during Q2, boosted by HBO Max, theatrical films
Overall revenue at WBD was $9.81 billion during Q2, up 1 percent compared to last year.
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TEGNA revenue slips to $675 million during Q2
Overall revenue clocked in at $675 million for the three-month period that ended June 30, down 5 percent compared to last year.
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Nexstar sees revenue dip 3 percent in Q2, soft ad market blamed
Nexstar reported $1.23 billion in Q2 revenue, down 3 percent due to lower political ad spending in a non-election year.
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Apple gets exemption from Trump tariff on computer chips
The looming threat of tariffs on semiconductors will cause the price of hundreds of items to increase — everything from alarm clocks to baby monitors and fitness trackers to smart TVs.