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British ad spending increased 9.3 percent during Q1: report
British brands and marketers spent £9.2 billion during the first three months of the year, according to AA/WARC.

Liberty Global posts revenue of $1.87 billion during Q2
A greater focus on squeezing additional income from customers helped boost Liberty Global's Q2 revenue, despite broadband subscriber losses.

NBC, Peacock draw 28.6 million to Paris Olympics opening ceremony
It was the highest-rated opening ceremony for NBC since the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, the network said.

Charter lost 393,000 residential Spectrum TV customers during Q2
More Spectrum TV customers are ditching the company's legacy service, despite getting some streaming services as part of their plans.

WBD sues NBA for rejecting TV rights offer
WBD has made good on its threat to take "appropriate action" against the NBA by suing the league over its new TV deal.

Trump pulls out of TV debate scheduled for September
In a note, a campaign official said it was premature for former President Trump to commit to any debate until the Democratic Party officially names their candidate.

Fox News lawyer who warned Tucker Carlson against X show to resign
Bernard Gugar joined as Fox News Media's General Counsel and EVP of Corporate Development in 2021.

FCC votes to cap prison phone call rates
The FCC has approved a measure that caps most phone calls placed by inmates in prison and jails to no more than $1 per call.

Babatope launches Nile Media Entertainment Group, appoints all-female executive team
Nigerian entertainment veteran Moses Babatope has launched a new media venture that aims to infuse more cultural representation into African cinema.

Gray Television launches Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Gray Television and Rock Entertainment Sports are teaming up on a new broadcast and streaming network that will bring live sports to millions of Ohioans.

Disney, WBD launch bundle with Hulu, Disney Plus & Max
The bundle costs $17 per month with ads across all three services, or $30 per month for uninterrupted streaming.
