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Pentagon adds CNN, the Washington Post to media office eviction list
The Pentagon has expanded its media office eviction list from four news outlets to eight after some news organizations protested its initial decision.
Fox News is top news brand on YouTube in January
Fox News was the most-viewed brand on YouTube during the month of January, achieving 410 million video views.
Pension firms sue Paramount over Skydance Media deal
A group of New York pension funds is suing Paramount Global over its blockbuster merger with Skydance Media.
Fox requires registration to watch Super Bowl for free on Tubi
Fox will require users to register for a free account on Tubi if they want to watch Super Bowl LIX through the Tubi app for phones, tablets and smart TVs.
Sinclair multicast networks see ratings bump from football, other major events
Sinclair's multicast networks TBD and Comet benefitted from prime distribution on CBS and Fox-owned stations when the networks offered key NFL championship games last month.
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Stacey Lynn Schulman announces departure from Nexstar
Stacey Lynn Schulman has left Nexstar Media Group after serving as the broadcaster's platform marketing and intelligence executive for about a year.
Disney sees increased revenue during Q1, despite losing Disney Plus subscribers
Lower subscriber figures at Disney Plus may be attributed to higher prices, less-compelling content and an increase in competition from other platforms.
FCC chair explores new rules to curb loud TV commercials
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is tired of loud commercials on broadcast and streaming TV, and is considering new rules to curb the practice.
Amazon reports ad revenue growth during Q4
NFL games on Prime Video grow viewership, but still lag behind peer broadcast networks.
Sky News journalist Kay Burley announces retirement
Kay Burley, one of the most-recognizable television journalists in the United Kingdom, is retiring from Sky News after 36 years.
Rogers announces skinny TV package bundled with Netflix
Rogers has announced a new skinny pay TV package that includes access to linear networks, FAST channels and Netflix.
Revry hires Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision
Revry has hired Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision to serve as its lead executive in charge of distribution and partnerships.