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Matt McMahon promoted to EVP, Paramount Streaming
Paramount Global on Monday promoted Matt McMahon to serve as its Executive Vice President of Streaming.
Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to receive BFOA Golden Mic award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America have elected Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to receive the 2025 Golden Mic Award.
Philanthropists push to liberate Bluesky technology from Bluesky
"Free Our Feeds" would make sure the AT Protocol, the underlying framework of the Bluesky social network, remains open.
Will Cain to take Neil Cavuto’s old time slot at Fox News Channel
Fox News has promoted Will Cain to the 4 p.m. weekday time slot, where he will succeed Neil Cavuto, who retired last month.
New York Attorney General wades into MSG Networks dispute with Optimum
The attorney general for New York state is weighing in on the dispute between Optimum and MSG Networks, which started at the beginning of the year.
Apple makes first season of “Severance” free on Roku
Apple has made the first season of "Severance" available to stream for free on The Roku Channel.
Consumer affairs reporter Kurtis Ming departs Sacramento CBS station
Kurtis Ming, known for his "Call Kurtis" investigative reports, has departed the CBS-owned television station in Sacramento.
Entertainment giants donate millions to LA wildfire relief efforts
Fox Corporation, the Walt Disney Company and Paramount Global are among the media giants donating millions to Southern California wildfire relief efforts.
Optimum customers lose access to Nexstar-owned channels
The impasse results in Altice USA dropping WPIX in New York, KTLA in Los Angeles and more than five dozen others.
Sinclair, Tennis Channel launch Southern California wildfire relief effort
Sinclair and Tennis Channel are partnering with the Salvation Army to provide wildfire disaster relief support throughout Southern California.
Disney, Fox, WBD call off Venu Sports joint venture
The three broadcasters involving in the streaming joint venture Venu Sports have called off their plans to launch the service.
BFOA offering financial support to broadcasters impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
Those connected to the radio and television industries can apply for financial grants to help offset disaster-related financial losses.