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5 million watch ITV 1 debate between Sunak, Starmer
Around 5 million British TV households watched ITV's Prime MInister debate on Tuesday, according to overnight ratings shared by the broadcaster.
Fiber internet scores high customers satisfaction marks
More customers are satisfied with fiber-based Internet services over non-fiber offerings, according to a new report.
Roku staffs up advertising business with new executives
Roku has hired a pair of new executives that will help build out the company's digital advertising businesses.
Frndly TV confirms it will add Weigel’s MeTV Toons
Frndly TV says it will offer Weigel Broadcasting's new retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons when the network launches later this month.
NBA close to $76 billion deal with national TV broadcasters
Negotiations with Comcast's NBC, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN are progressing.
Class action lawsuit over NFL Sunday Ticket heads to trial
Subscribers of the NFL Sunday Ticket will finally have their day in court as a years-long class action lawsuit heads to trial this week.
Paramount could cut jobs if Skydance merger falls through
Paramount is likely to eliminate some jobs amid a corporate restructuring if its proposed merger with Skydance Media falls through, executives affirmed this week.
Fox’s post-verdict Trump interview draws 1.174 million viewers
Former President Donald Trump's first post-conviction interview drew nearly double the average audience to "Fox & Friends Weekend," according to Nielsen.
Judge delays sentencing of Fox Leaks co-conspirator
Marco Gaudino admitted to helping journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems used by Fox News and others.
Spotify faces class-action lawsuit over plans to disable “Car Thing”
Three Spotify subscribers are suing the streaming audio service over its plan to disable "Car Thing," a companion hardware product.
Philo adds five new FAST channels to service
Philo has added five new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels to its budget streaming video platform.
Lionsgate FAST channel will be measured by Nielsen
The deal comes at a time when more consumers are opting for FAST services and channels to fulfill their entertainment needs.