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Study: Most prefer single streaming ecosystem
Around one-third of consumers are planning to buy a new smart TV within the next six months — and they're revealing which features will influence their purchases.
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Four killed after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower
At least three radio stations transmit from the antenna, two of which are off the air. A child is believed to be among the fatalities.
Comcast’s Sky Group reports full-year loss of £224 million
Sky Group saw its operating loss more than double this year, the company revealed this week.
Jim Rome brings sports radio show to streaming TV
The sports broadcaster partnered with A+E Networks and Range Digital Ventures to bring the Jim Rome Show to Freevee, Samsung TV Plus and other FAST platforms.
Jon Steinberg to depart “Broadcasting & Cable” parent Future
His leave comes less than two years after he joined Future, where he executed on an ambitious cost-reduction strategy.
Blake Bridges to succeed John Humphries as GM of WYFF
Blake Bridges will be elevated to the role of president and general manager of Hearst's TV station in the Carolinas.
Comcast urged to modify claims about business Internet service
A self-regulating body that scrutinizes advertising and marketing received a complaint from AT&T about some Comcast advertising.
Bally Sports to rebrand as FanDuel Sports Network
Diamond Sports has unveiled a new branding partnership with FanDuel that will see its Bally Sports-branded channels adopt the FanDuel Sports Network name.
SiriusXM adds two NBC News channels to radio service
Starting this week, SiriusXM satellite and streaming radio subscribers can listen to audio simulcasts of NBC News Now and Dateline 24/7 as part of their service.
Fox News Digital leads with multiplatform views in Q3
Fox News Digital outperformed the digital platforms of CNN and the New York Times with total multiplatform views during Q3, according to Comscore data.
Paramount streaming strategist Jeff Schultz to depart
Paramount Global's chief streaming strategy executive Jeff Schultz will leave the company at the end of the year, he affirmed on Friday.
Netflix not focused on streaming bundles, co-CEOs say
Netflix feels investing in content is a better driver of growth and revenue than streaming "super bundles," the company's co-CEOs said this week.