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NASCAR fans express confusion by new TV rights package
The new TV deals took effect on Sunday with the Daytona 500; races will be split across different channels and streaming services in the coming years.
Gray Media names Blake Sebo as GM of Alaska TV stations
Gray Media has hired Blake Sebo to oversee its two television stations in the Anchorage, Alaska market, the company announced this month.
Nashville broadcaster launches new TV station in Illinois
Five digital networks owned by Get After It Media are now available in the Peoria, Illinois market.
Google, YouTube reach new TV deal with Paramount, avoiding blackout
Paramount and Google have reached a new agreement that keeps channels like CBS and Comedy Central on YouTube TV for a while longer.
AMC Networks evolves into premium entertainment brand
After a cable-related impairment charge of nearly $400 million during Q4, AMC Networks is charting a new course, one focused on streaming and content licensing.
John Malone working on second tell-all biography
John Malone is writing a new memoir that takes a deeper look into the various relationships and business deals forged in his decades-long television and media career.
DAZN, Televisa-Univision partner on FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN is partnering with Spanish-language broadcaster Televisa-Univision on a number of televised soccer matches from the FIFA Club World Cup tournament this year
SiriusXM pulls the plug on Mental Health Radio
SiriusXM has pulled the plug on a channel that was dedicated to mental health and wellness.
Paramount, YouTube TV agree to short-term extension
Paramount channels, including CBS, remain available on YouTube TV under a temporary extension while both sides work toward a new contract.
DirecTV loyalty program celebrates anniversary with prizes
DirecTV is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its loyalty program, DirecTV Perks, by supercharging the prizes available to its customers.
Apple, Google to return TikTok to app stores in U.S.
Apple and Google are restoring access to TikTok in their U.S.-based app stores after receiving assurances from the Trump Administration that a law banning the app will not be enforced.
Max to offer in-car cameras, multi-view from NASCAR races
Max will offer up to 40 live camera feeds from cars participating in NASCAR Cup Series races this season, the company said on Thursday.