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SiriusXM revises 2025 revenue forecast, appoints new COO
After trying to build their app into a standalone business, SiriusXM will now target drivers who have tuners in cars.
News publishers ask DOJ to investigate Google search algorithm changes
The News Media Alliance has asked federal officials to step in and halt Google's "anticompetitive" practices that are depriving publishers of money.
Charter consolidates Spectrum business service units, promotes two
Charter has combined the sales and operational sectors of its Spectrum-branded business-to-business unit.
Family of suspect in CEO’s killing has ties to broadcast radio industry
The family of the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson operates a well-diversified business that includes a conservative radio station in Maryland.
MoffetNathanson: Good Q3 for ads, but rougher waters likely ahead
The ad industry saw gains during Q3, but turbulence could be ahead, largely predicated on the incoming Trump administration's policy positions.
Bluesky hints at subscription offering, possible new features
Bluesky is weighing the launch of several new features that would likely be baked into a premium plan.
Comcast renews WBD distribution agreement, gets bundling rights to Max
Comcast will be able to bundle Max and Discovery Plus on Xfinity TV, Sky and Now TV in several countries.
Apple TV Plus added to Prime Video in more countries
The service is now available via Amazon's Prime Video Channels in the U.K., Canada and Australia.
Hub report suggests TV ecosystem getting more competitive, complex
The average U.S. household cycles through more than a dozen sources of TV entertainment, the December report claims.
TikTok partners with Nielsen on cross-media measurement
The partnership between Nielsen and TikTok aims to give advertisers a greater ability to measure and compare their campaigns.
Comcast’s FreeWheel launches Contextual Marketplace
KERV.ai and Proximic by Comscore are two providers that have joined the marketplace upon its debut.
Regulators give conditional blessing to Vodafone-Three merger
British trade regulators have conditionally blessed the marriage between Vodafone and Three.