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Charter to integrate BET Plus, Discovery Plus into Spectrum TV packages
Charter will include access to more network-backed apps like Discovery Plus and ESPN Unlimited within its Spectrum TV Select package by the end of the year.
Charter reports flat revenue during Q2; broadband, video churn continues
Charter continued to experience broadband and video churn during Q2, but an uptick in mobile lines helped the company maintain flat revenue on a year-over basis.
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FCC could undo long-term, Gig-speed broadband goal
The FCC next month could unwind a long-term goal to support Gig-speed broadband service for every American over the next few years.
Ads coming to Prime Video in the Netherlands, Amazon confirms
Amazon has begun notifying its Prime members in the Netherlands that they will soon encounter advertising breaks when streaming content within the Prime Video app.
ITV reports lower revenue during H1 2025
ITV reported a decline in overall revenue during the first half (H1) of 2025, but executives say its streaming platform ITVX continues to show promising signs.
C-SPAN restructures executive team with eye toward long-term financial stability
C-SPAN has restructured its executive leadership team with three new promotions and a key hire as the channel reorients its growth and sustainability strategies in the era of streaming.
Televisa-Univision to pay $300,000 to resolve complaint over children’s advertising
Televisa-Univision has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle claims that it violated federal children's advertising laws on some of its U.S. broadcast stations several years ago.
La Liga streaming piracy cartel busted in Argentina
An action coordinated by La Liga and an anti-piracy group resulted in several raids and arrests linked to online streaming piracy in Argentina.
Paramount co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins to depart company
A pair of Paramount executives who helped operate the company as part of its co-CEO structure are expected to leave in the next few weeks.
FCC approves Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance
The FCC has approved Paramount's request to transfer CBS-held broadcast licenses to Skydance, clearing the last remaining hurdle before their merger closes.
Looper: Free streaming channels are abundant, but challenges remain
Nearly 90 percent of viewers are open to FAST, but only 29 percent explore new content, indicating challenges in the search and discovery processes.
NPR, PBS members see record donations after Congress cuts funding
The $20 million in annual added value flowing from donations to stations is a fraction of the $550 million in lapsed federal grants.