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NFL Plus, DAZN to archive Netflix Christmas Day games
Two NFL games will be available to stream on-demand through Netflix for just a few hours after the live broadcasts conclude.
Anti-piracy group shuts down StreamEast, CrackStreams
An industry group has worked with police in Vietnam to close down a pirate streaming operation that redistributed sports broadcasts online.
Netflix gets U.S. rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup
Netflix has clinched the exclusive domestic television rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in 2027 and 2031.
News Corp agrees to sell Foxtel to DAZN
News Corp has agreed to sell a majority stake of its pay television business Foxtel to international sports media juggernaut DAZN.
LG launches free streaming audio service on smart TVs
LG has partnered with Radioline to launch a new ad-supported streaming audio service on its smart TVs.
Dan Abrams to end NewsNation program in February
Television talk show host Dan Abrams says he will wind down his one-hour NewsNation show in February.
Fubo adds Hallmark Plus to streaming marketplace
Fubo is now offering Hallmark Plus as an à la carte option and as an add-on to its base programming package of broadcast and cable channels.
Hearst taps Michael Solakian to lead D.C. bureau
Hearst Television on Thursday said it will appoint Michael Solakian to serve as the new bureau chief of its Washington, D.C.-based newsroom.
Mediavision: Young Swedes spend nearly an hour on social platforms
Young Swedish video consumers are spending nearly an hour each day watching content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the analytics firm concludes.
Ofcom: Public service broadcasters face numerous challenges
Broadcasters like the BBC and ITV are viewed favorably by the public, but continue to face pressure from streaming services and other forms of entertainment and news.
Parks Associates: Bundles driving up ARPU for telecoms
Bundled offerings are helping Internet service providers increase ARPU, customer satisfaction and loyalty, Parks Associates reports.
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BBC World Service to expand broadcasts directed at Syria
The BBC will make additional news broadcasts in English and Arabic available throughout Syria via radio, the outlet announced this week.