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Starz renews distribution partnership with YouTube
The pact could see Starz bundled with other streaming services via YouTube Primetime Channels in the future.
TuneIn renews distribution partnership with Cumulus Media
Streaming audio platform TuneIn has renewed its pact with Cumulus Media to distribute the broadcaster's AM and FM radio stations for several more years.
Jon Stewart extends “Daily Show” contract through 2025
Jon Stewart will continue to serve as the fill-in host of "The Daily Show" on Mondays through the end of 2025, Paramount announced this week.
YouTube earns nearly $9 billion in Q3 as ads business picks up
After several depressed quarters, YouTube's advertising business appears to be rebounding in a significant way.
Google surprises Wall Street with Q3 earnings beat
Google disclosed top and bottom line revenue during its third quarter (Q3) on Wednesday that blew past expectations from Wall Street analysts.
Netflix hires Nicolle Pangis away from Ampersand, sees two other execs depart
Netflix this week said goodbye to two of its policy and communications executives while welcoming a new vice president for its advertising business.
Fox News sees second highest-rated October during election season
Fox News logged the second most-watched October in the network's history, and was the ratings leader across all cable news, according to Nielsen ratings.
Sinclair raises $1.3 million for hurricane relief efforts
Sinclair and its local TV stations helped raise $1.3 million for the Salvation Army's hurricane relief efforts, the company said this week.
NBC logs most-viewed Week 8 football game with 49ers-Cowboys match
The Sunday Night Football match-up between the 49ers and the Cowboys delivered NBC's highest Week 8 audience on record, the network said.
C-SPAN to simulcast Spectrum News coverage of Election Night
Charter's Spectrum News Plus will produce a live Election Night special that will simulcast on one of the C-SPAN multiplex networks, the company said.
SiriusXM reveals more than two dozen holiday-themed music channels
SiriusXM will debut more than two dozen holiday-themed channels this season, including one in partnership with NBC late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon.
Gray Media to produce Election Night special through Local News Live
Local News Live will produce its own Election Night special that will be helmed by a team of four anchors, with contributions from more than 110 local TV newsrooms.