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IAB updates Diligence Platform as regulators scrutinize tracking technology
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has announced new updates to its Diligence Platform to help companies navigate an increasingly complex compliance landscape.
Gray Media to offer Carolina Panthers games in Spanish
Gray Media and the NFL’s Carolina Panthers have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will bring all three of the team’s 2025 preseason games live in Spanish to Telemundo audiences throughout the Carolinas.
Fox Nation adds live events from Professional Bull Riders
Fox Nation is dipping its toes into the world of live sports by offering Friday evening events from the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) league.
Sinclair Cares initiative launches to raise funds for Texas flood relief
The broadcaster is partnering with the Salvation Army to raise money for relief efforts in eastern Texas.
Disney, Hearst explore selling A+E Global Media
The joint venture includes cable channels like Lifetime, Vice TV and the History Channel, as well as a robust slate of international networks.
Spectrum Reach promotes Mary Pouliopoulos to SVP, Customer Experience
Pouliopoulos will oversee the full spectrum of the company’s customer journey, from pre-sale support to campaign execution and post-campaign analysis.
Trump Media launches streaming service, with Newsmax among charter outlets
Trump Media & Technology Group has officially entered the global streaming market with the launch of its new platform, Truth Plus, developed in partnership with right-of-center news outlet Newsmax.
Scripps, Gray agree to swap TV stations, creating new duopolies
Scripps will get stations in Colorado and Idaho, while Gray gets outlets in Michigan and Louisiana.
Netflix, ABC top list of must-keep TV brands in 2025
A new consumer survey conducted by the Strategic Counsel has found Netflix to be the top must-keep TV brand among most American households.
Free TV Networks adds new Defy, 365BLK broadcast affiliates
Free TV Networks has forged a distribution partnership with Gray and Scripps that brings it two multicast networks 365BLK and Defy to more broadcast TV households across America.
FCC Chairman Carr targets 40 regulations for “deletion”
The rules flagged for review will be voted on during the FCC's meeting later this month.
Amazon to shut down Freevee in August
The Freevee app will officially close in August, at which point streamers will be directed to the Prime Video app for free and premium content from Amazon.