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Fox Weather expands simulcast on Fox Business Network
Fox News Media is expanding its Fox Weather simulcast on Fox Business Network, which will now air on weekday mornings.
Fox Nation to debut weekly political series with Kellyanne Conway
Fox Nation will debut a new weekly political affairs program hosted by former Trump Administration official Kellyanne Conway.
Dish Media debuts “pause ads” on Sling TV
Sling TV has introduced pause ads through live and on-demand content, the company announced on Tuesday.
CBS to “centralize” news coverage across local-owned stations
The effort is part of a broader restructuring of operations at CBS News & Stations, and comes several months after 800 Paramount employees — including some at CBS-owned stations — were laid off.
Law & Crime Network, Court TV to televise Alec Baldwin trial
The legal affairs networks will offer gavel-to-gavel coverage of the trial, which involves an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor.
Nielsen picks Jared Grusd as new Gracenote CEO
Nielsen has hired former Snapchat and Verizon executive Jared Grusd to serve as the CEO of its Gracenote business.
Jeffrey Shell to serve as Paramount president following Skydance merger
Former NBC Universal CEO Jeffrey Shell will lead Paramount in an executive role once the merger with Skydance Media is complete.
VIDAA breaks streaming consumption record in June
More than 2.34 billion hours of content was watched on VIDAA-powered smart TVs in June, breaking an internal record for the company.
Roku faces patent lawsuit over use of HEVC technology
The group representing the patent rights-holder said the lawsuit is meant to "level the playing field."
Streaming companies ask Canadian court to block news funding law
A consortium of streaming companies have filed a legal challenge to a forthcoming rule that requires them to set aside some of their revenue to help fund Canadian local news and content.
Jeff Vaughn, ex-KCBS anchor, sues Paramount, CBS for alleged discrimination
The broadcast veteran claims he was replaced by a less-experienced anchor because of Paramount's diversity goals.
LG Channels debuts new “Showcase” content stream
LG Channels Showcase will offer a rotating selection of films, TV shows and original series that are exclusive to the FAST platform.