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TEGNA revenue dips 5 percent during Q1
TEGNA reported lower overall revenue for the first three months (Q1) of the year, driven primarily by lower political advertising spend and a loss of the Super Bowl to Fox.
Nexstar reports lower revenue during Q1 as political ad windfall ends
Nexstar saw its overall revenue decrease, largely due to a decline in advertising revenue that was spurred by a political windfall last year.
Optimum begins offering extended trial of Disney bundle
Optimum has launched a new offer that allows its cable TV customers to access a six-month trial of the Disney Duo Bundle with ads.
Roku disputes integrating “Pause Ads” across HDMI inputs
Roku this week disputed a number of news reports that claimed it was rolling out pause ads across the HDMI ports of its streaming TV devices.
Sinclair renews distribution agreement with YouTube TV
The Google-owned platform will continue to carry the broadcaster's local TV and multicast networks, and add two more in the near future.
Sinclair reports lower advertising revenue during Q1
The company generated $776 million from distribution and advertising, down 3 percent.
Dr. Phil: Merit TV grows audience with appeal to heartland America
Merit TV grew its viewership to 30 million households by the end of Q1 with a focus on programming that appeals to America's heartland. Now, it wants to win over brands and advertisers, too.
NBC Universal to continue selling ads for Versant
The partnership suggests Comcast's cable networks split isn't a clean cut, but a slow transition.
Liberty Broadband earns $266 million from GCI during Q1
The company is finalizing its spin-off of GCI Communications this summer, one of its contingencies rooted in Liberty Broadband's acquisition by Charter.
Nexstar hires Bill Nardi to lead station operations
Nexstar Media Group has hired a former NBC Universal and TEGNA executive to oversee the company's station operations.
Future Today launches Marketplace, deepens partnership with TCL
Future Today announced a slate of new products and innovative partnerships during the company's NewFronts presentation this week.
Disney sees uptick in streaming subscribers, revenue during Q1
Disney surprised Wall Street with higher revenue on stronger direct-to-consumer earnings, box office ticket sales and higher interest in sports.