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Gracenote: FAST channels exceed 1,600 with over 178,000 unique programs
The "2025 Gracenote FAST Report" says streamers have more free content options than ever before, which poses some discovery and advertising challenges.
SiriusXM implements new round of layoffs
SiriusXM has laid off a number of employees working within its product and technology teams.
Google working on issue affecting Chromecast devices
Officials at Google say they are aware of a problem that is preventing some customers with older-model Chromecast devices from using them.
Gray Media to acquire Fox station in Rochester
The station, KXLT, has been operated under a shared services agreement for some time; Gray Media justified the waiver by calling the Fox affiliate a "failing station."
Scripps increases overall revenue to $2.5 billion in 2024
Scripps grew its operating income by 9 percent during 2024, but the company warned of possible turbulence in its local TV segment throughout 2025.
Scripps reaches deal with creditors to refinance certain debt
Scripps on Tuesday announced a deal with certain creditors to refinance around 70 percent of its outstanding debt that was due within the next three years.
Milwaukee Brewers games to air on local broadcast TV
The Milwaukee Brewers are partnering with local TV broadcasters to offer free, over-the-air access to spring training and regular season games this season.
Sinclair to sell five TV stations to ex-Bally Sports sales executive
Sinclair is selling five of its local TV stations to a media executive who once oversaw sales initiatives for its regional sports channels.
Charter promotes Brian Miller to SVP, Spectrum Business Sales
Charter Communications has promoted Brian Miller to serve as its Senior Vice President of Spectrum Business Sales
Gray Media to make Atlanta Braves games available in Spanish
Gray Media is expanding on its partnership with the Atlanta Braves baseball team by making two spring training games available in Spanish.
Scott Barton joins Charter as Group VP, Digital Marketplace
Scott Barton has joined Charter Communications to lead the company's digital marketplace efforts, The Desk has learned.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Fox won’t cannibalize cable with new streaming service, exec says
The broadcaster continues to earn a sizable chunk of revenue from cable fees, and the company does not want to disrupt that model with a streaming service.