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Max rolls out price increase on ad-free tiers of service
The cost of Max without ads climbs to $17 per month, while the premium version of Max is now priced at $21 per month.
Astound Broadband launches low-cost Internet service
The product, called Internet First, is aimed at low-income households and requires proof of government assistance to enroll.
Washington Post to launch newsroom focused on social platforms
The Washington Post is launching a new digital newsroom that aims to reach consumers on non-traditional platforms.
Chicago pro sports teams to form new TV broadcast outlet
Chicago Sports Network will distribute Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games on broadcast, cable and streaming TV platforms.
Paramount, Skydance reach agreement on merger framework
Paramount and Skydance Media have agreed to a framework for a proposed merger that could be announced in the coming days.
Spotify to raise prices on Premium, Duo and Family plans
Streaming audio service Spotify will increase its monthly price to $12, marking the second price adjustment in less than a year.
Federal judge halts Dish Network’s lawsuit against Vidgo
The stay comes several weeks after Dish and Vidgo said they were working toward a settlement in the patent infringement case.
Fox News grabs most viewers for Trump verdict, MSNBC wins in prime-time
More than 4.73 million viewers watched Fox News' coverage of the verdict from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, according to Nielsen data.
Disney, Comcast still too far apart on Hulu’s valuation
Disney and Comcast hired investment banks to determine the valuation of Hulu and how much Disney owes to buy out Comcast's stake in the service.
Skydance offers revised bid for Paramount Global, report says
The revised bid comes several weeks after pre-merger discussions between Skydance and Paramount exited a window of exclusivity.
WBD CEO says company still interested in NBA games for TNT
WBD CEO David Zaslav says TNT wants to remain a global leader in sports, but needs to pursue rights deals that make solid financial sense.
FilmRise leans on CFO Johnny Holden for growth strategy
FilmRise is expanding the role of its chief financial executive to include growth strategy initiatives.