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NAD backs T-Mobile over Starlink partnership claim
The NAD has sided with T-Mobile over brand messaging that touts its exclusive partnership with satellite broadband service Starlink.
Gray Media brings Cincinnati Reds games to broadcast TV
Gray Media is partnering with Main Street Sports to simulcast FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts of Cincinnati Reds baseball games.
Plex to increase subscription price, offers update on new app experience
Plex will start charging its premium users $7 per month for perks like remote streaming and other enhanced features.
Cineverse partners with ad tech firm The Trade Desk
Cineverse and The Trade Desk have forged a strategic partnership focused on global streaming ad opportunities.
Spain arrests crime family accused of TV piracy
A criminal organization in Spain has been dismantled by local police following an investigation into the distribution of pirated television signals online.
Nexstar’s NewsNation gets its White House moment
Correspondents from the cable news network were called upon at the White House press briefing and invited to question President Trump at public events.
Czech Republic suggests EU fund Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Officials within the Czech Republic have asked the E.U. to back Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty as the U.S. government implements funding cuts.
Gray Media stations start airing “Local News Live”
More than three dozen stations are airing a one-hour block from the national news initiative.
Fubo to sponsor Texas Rangers, carry new sports network
The Rangers Sports Network will be offered to Fubo subscribers who live within the Rangers home market.
Disney Plus adds 24-hour “The Simpsons” streaming channel
700-plus episodes from the show's 35-season run are available to stream through the marathon channel.
U.S. Agency for Global Media sued over cancellation of grants
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Agency for Global Media after its operational funding was terminated earlier this week.
Spectrum debuts Audience Reach Optimizer for advertisers
Charter has introduced a new tool called the Audience Reach Optimizer that is intended to help brands deliver more-effective campaigns to TV viewers.