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Roku launching Women’s Sports Now recap program
Roku is launching a weekly sports recap program, "Women's Sports Now," to capitalize on higher interest in women's sports.
Dave Howitt, Sinclair SVP of Programming, to retire in March
Dave Howitt, a TV programming executive who has spent 30 years with Sinclair, will retire from the industry in March.
NTSB forces reporters to get plane crash updates on X
The NTSB says it will only notify the media about press conferences and investigative updates on two recent plane crashes via the social media platform X.
Charter continues to see broadband, pay TV customer losses in Q4
The company plans to educate customers on the streaming video services they receive as part of their pay TV packages.
NBC News loses Pentagon office to One America News Network
The Department of Defense is evicting four news outlets from their Pentagon offices and will allow four right-of-center news organizations to take over that space.
Free streaming use rises in 2024, but users express confusion over choices
Entertainment and news channels prove popular with streamers; many lament the sheer number of options and platforms available.
Federal lawmakers push mandatory rebates during cable TV disputes
Cable TV industry advocates say the proposal that mandates rebates during blackouts will not adequately address the problem.
Free TV Networks to debut fourth multicast network Busted
Free TV Networks will launch a new true crime, reality-based network called Busted on March 1.
FCC Chairman Carr probes sponsorships at NPR, PBS stations
The Chairman of the FCC is looking into sponsorship spots aired on PBS and NPR member stations.
SiriusXM reports lower revenue, higher churn in 2024
The satellite and premium streaming audio company saw its revenue dip 4 percent during the year.
Comcast sheds broadband, cable TV subscribers in Q4
Comcast continued to experience subscriber declines in its land-based broadband Internet and cable TV services during the fourth quarter.
Facebook to settle Trump lawsuit over banned account for $25 million
Meta Platforms, the parent company of the social network, will commit $22 million to the build-out of Trump's presidential library.