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Fawesome adds streaming channels from Tastemade, Lionsgate
Fawesome is offering nine new free content streams from Lionsgate, Tastemade, GoPro and others, adding to its collection of dozens of linear content channels.
Apple offers substantial discount on Apple TV Plus streaming service
Apple is hoping to win back some former users of its streaming service by dangling a deep discount to Apple TV Plus over the next few months.
Parks: Most broadband homes using ISP-leased equipment
New wireless standards and customer incentives are convincing broadband subscribers to use ISP-leased equipment over purchasing their own routers and modems.
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Scripps promotes new station leaders in Detroit, Salt Lake City
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted a pair of news directors to serve as station leaders for its local television outlets in Detroit and Salt Lake City.
Effectv rebrands to Comcast Advertising, launches Media Solutions team
New executive appointments are part of the rebrand effort, and a new international business unit will be spearheaded out of London.
LG Ad Solutions integrates with Amazon Publisher Services
LG says its Ad Solutions product is now integrated with Amazon Publisher Services.
Telenet, Bango partner on subscription management platform
Telenet's phone, broadband and TV customers can now purchase subscriptions and bundles from leading streaming services and others.
FCC’s Anna Gomez: Trump, Carr engaging in “harassment” against broadcasters
The Democratic regulator said the FCC's probes into CBS and Disney amounted to "harassment" at the direction of the Trump administration.
Mirakulo launches AstroTV Next, supports dynamic ads on ATSC 3.0
AstroTV Next will launch in the U.S., enabling dynamic ad insertion on ATSC 3.0 broadcast signals.
Reuters publishes false report on Trump tariffs
A false report on social media that was widely picked up by legitimate financial news outlets caused a brief buying frenzy on Wall Street early Monday morning.
TEGNA extends partnership with Cleveland Guardians
TEGNA has extended its 20-year partnership with the Cleveland Guardians that will see more baseball games from the team distributed on free over-the-air television this season
Gravitas Ventures acquired by Shout Studios
Shout Studios has acquired rival studio business Gravitas Ventures, the companies announced on Monday.