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FCC Commissioner criticizes agency’s conditional approval of WADL deal
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the agency's decision to conditionally approve Mission's purchase of WADL exceeded its authority.
JetBlue launches personalized streaming recommendations, watch party feature
JetBlue is upgrading its seat-back entertainment platform with personalized streaming content recommendations and other features.
Tubi launches free streaming sports channels from DAZN
Tubi is making several DAZN sports channels available in North America for the first time.
Chris Savine re-joins FreeCast in executive finance role
FreeCast says its former Chief Financial Officer Chris Savine will re-join the company in a similar role.
Fox Business Network’s Liz Claman inducted into Cable Hall of Fame
Fox Business Network host Liz Claman was formally inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame at an industry event last week.
FCC approves sale of WADL to Mission with conditions
The FCC has conditionally approved Mission Broadcasting's purchase of WADL-TV in Detroit, according to an order obtained by The Desk on Tuesday.
T-Mobile debuts Home Internet Plus plan for $70
The plan allows 4K video streaming and includes tech support for in-home wireless devices.
Audacy launches “Audacy Sports” for radio stations, podcasts
Audacy Sports will distribute live coverage of games from more than 150 college- and professional-level sports teams.
DirecTV adds new channels from Cineverse, Scripps Networks
Dove Channel, Bob Ross Channel, Scripps News and Court TV are joining the DirecTV lineup on Tuesday.
RTL will take over Nickelodeon Germany satellite slot
Nickelodeon content will be incorporated into Super RTL, and the two brands will work on a new youth-oriented channel.
OTTera partners with Thoughtful Agency on CreateAds.tv
The platform allows businesses of all sizes to launch creative advertising campaigns in just a few steps.
Plex adds free NFL Channel ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
The addition of NFL Channel on the Plex app will allow football fans to watch free coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft, which starts on Thursday.