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FreeCast taps Maxim Group to explore NASDAQ direct listing
FreeCast has tapped Maxim Group to serve as its exclusive financial advisor ahead of a direct listing on the NASDAQ.
OutKick sees 10 percent growth in multiplatform views during Q1
OutKick grabbed 81 million total multiplatform views during Q1 2024, according to Comscore data released this week.
Co-conspirator in Fox News leaks case to plead guilty next week
Marco Gaudino, 24, allegedly worked with Florida journalist Timothy Burke to break into computer systems used by news organizations.
Netflix will stop revealing global subscriber numbers in 2025
The decision to stop revealing subscriber data will make it harder to compare Netflix to other TV services like Disney Plus and Max.
Fox News Digital beats CNN, New York Times in key metrics in March
Fox News Media's digital platforms continued to dominate its peers in March 2024, outperforming competitors like the New York Times and CNN in key metrics
U.S. streamers watch nearly 44 hours of video per week, study says
A research analyst with Parks Associates said streamers are watching more free, ad-supported content — and that might lead to higher churn across subscription-based services.
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KnowTechie names Tablo DVR among best TV accessories for 2024
KnowTechie has named the fourth-generation Tablo DVR one of its best TV accessories for 2024.
Spain’s MoviStar Plus offers low-cost access to soccer games
MoviStar Plus is offering Spanish customers an unbelievable opportunity to watch professional soccer games at an incredibly low price.
WBD offers first glimpse at Paris-based sports facility ahead of Summer Olympics
"WBD House" will include studios and production facilities that will allow the media and entertainment brand to deliver thousands of hours of Olympics coverage this year.
Plex reaches milestone of over 1,000 FAST content streams
More than 800 of Plex's 1,100-plus free streaming TV channels are available to users in the United States, the company affirmed on Wednesday.
Federal lawmakers express concern over Fox-Disney-WBD streaming sports joint venture
The lawmakers sent a letter to the CEOs of Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery with 19 questions about their sports joint venture.
NBC Universal to offer personalized experience through NextGen TV
The feature will allow NextGen TV users to restart programming or get hyperlocal news like pinpoint weather forecasts.