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Report: ESPN nears deal to acquire parent of NFL Network, NFL RedZone
ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL Media, including NFL Network and Red Zone, according to a report.
Appeals court issues mixed ruling on FCC’s broadcast ownership rules
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the FCC's ability to impose most of its limitations on direct broadcast radio and TV ownership, but said the agency failed to justify a limitation on "top four" stations in most markets.
Comcast launches “StreamStore” streaming marketplace for Xfinity customers
The portal serves as a central destination for starting and managing streaming subscriptions and renting TV shows and movies, all of which are billed directly to a Comcast subscriber's account.
Spectrum Business brings EverPass to Xumo Stream Box
Bars, restaurants, hotels and other public venues can lease a Xumo Stream Box for Business at a cost of $5 per month.
Sky New Zealand to acquire WBD’s Three for $1
Sky New Zealand has reached a deal to acquire Three and a handful of WBD-owned cable networks for $1.
Comcast, Charter to partner with T-Mobile on new business wireless service
The two cable telecoms will use T-Mobile's 4G LTE and 5G network to power their business-focused wireless offerings.
Swerve Sports, dedicated to women’s sports, launches on free streaming platforms
Swerve TV has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel focused exclusively on women’s sports.
DirecTV tests news, sports multiview on streaming platform
A few DirecTV streaming subscribers with equipment provided by the company were part of a limited test of a forthcoming multiview feature involving news and sports channels.
ACE study: TV, film piracy carries higher risk of malware, viruses
Piracy sites in Southeast Asia expose users to malware risks up to 65 times higher than legitimate platforms, according to a new ACE-commissioned study.
Netflix grows in Nielsen’s “Media Distributor Gauge” for June
Netflix emerged as one of the big winners among domestic media distributors in June, according to Nielsen's latest monthly report.
Rich Eisen Show to debut on ESPN platforms in September
ESPN will become the new home of "The Rich Eisen Show" on broadcast radio and streaming TV platforms in September.
Versant hires Amrei Wolfschuetz to oversee content partnerships
Wolfschuetz was hired by Versant to the role of Vice President of Sales and Partnerships last month.