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DirecTV sends letters to college sports conferences about Disney dispute
The company recently sent letters to leaders at the SEC, ACC and Big 12 Conference, whose games are distributed by ESPN and ABC.
Broadcast network TBD adding “Saturday Night Live” to fall schedule
Sixty-minute episodes from Seasons 4 through 37 will land on TBD later this month.
Philo updates logo, rolls out refreshed look on streaming apps
The updates are part of a total brand realignment that Philo will fully unveil between now and next month.
Nexstar taps Supreme Court decision in seeking dismissal of FCC fine
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Chevron deference means the Media Bureau erred in fining Nexstar over a carriage dispute, the broadcaster claims.
Disney Plus integrated into Bango’s Digital Vending Machine
Bango has integrated the Walt Disney Company's flagship streaming service Disney Plus into its Digital Vending Machine for telecom partners.
Vizio debuts new Sports Zone on smart TV sets
Smart TV maker Vizio has unveiled a new menu that collates live sports programming across channels and services.
Caitlin Clark helps grab high ratings for WNBA on Ion
The basketball superstar has played in all five of Ion's most-watched WNBA games since it started offering them two years ago.
Dish customers still blocked from getting Central Oregon ABC, CBS affiliates
The dispute, now entering its second month, has the potential to keep customers in Bend from watching some football games.
Dispute between Disney, DirecTV impacting bars, government agencies
Tens of thousands of DirecTV for Business customers, including bars and restaurants, may not have access to ESPN and ABC for weeks during football season. Government agencies that rely on DirecTV as a lifeline during emergencies may suffer, too.
DirecTV exec warns ESPN blackout could affect football season
Bars, restaurants and hotels with DirecTV for Business service may not be able to offer "Monday Night Football" from ESPN.
DirecTV’s dispute with Disney feels different because it is different
For years, carriage disputes have centered around fees paid by cable and satellite companies to programmers. Now, distributors are redrawing the battle lines.
Brazil suspends X, formerly Twitter, over legal issue
A Brazilian judge has banned the use of social media platform X in the country after the company declined to name a legal representative over concerns that the official would be arrested.