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Philo, Charter partnerships drive interest in AMC Plus, execs say
AMC Global Media has seen stronger interest, activations and engagement across AMC Plus and other streaming platforms thanks to its bundling arrangements with cable providers.
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SiriusXM plots turnaround through more sports, fewer discounts
SiriusXM is hoping sports fans will find its new plans attractive across programming and pricing; the company is easing off discounts to retain customers.
EARNINGS REPORT
AMC revenue dips as streaming growth offsets linear declines during Q2
AMC Global Media announced a five-year, $500 million Netflix licensing agreement covering all seven series and 371 episodes in “The Walking Dead” universe.
EARNINGS REPORT
William Shatner to appear on Weigel’s MeTV during Star Trek salute
Shatner will appear during a special presentation of "Toon In With Me" on September 8.
Disney urges FCC to toss petitions challenging ABC broadcast licenses
In a letter submitted to the FCC, Disney said some national advocacy groups have targeted its ABC broadcast network for purely political reasons.
Amazon winding down NBC Sports partnership for Thursday Night Football
The partnership will end at the conclusion of the 2026 football season, after which Amazon is expected to move game production in house.
Free speech groups back Disney in ongoing fight with FCC
The letter says Disney should continue defending its First Amendment rights as it challenges the FCC’s early license renewal order for eight ABC-owned stations.
FCC vs. ABC
Fubo stockholders remove Hulu board protection, add CEO Alisa Bowen as director
Nearly 90 percent of Fubo's eligible shareholders participated in the annual meeting, regulatory documents said.
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Fox Advertising extends partnership with iSpot
The partnership has been used to measure results across Fox’s, helping ad buyers better understand their financial investments and related outcomes.
Fox News remains top in cable ratings during July; NewsNation, MS NOW log growth milestones
Fox News Channel led cable news in July, averaging 2.33 million Monday-Sunday primetime viewers and nearly 1.5 million total-day viewers.
RATINGS
Matt Iseman named host of “Front Office Sports Tonight”
Front Office Sports has picked Matt Iseman as the host of its upcoming syndicated show "Front Office Sports Tonight," the publication revealed on Wednesday.
SiriusXM announces “Sports Pass” with live games for $5 per month
SiriusXM is launching a new subscription dedicated to reaching sports fans in the car and on the go.