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Justice Department probes NFL deals with streaming services
The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media rights deals with broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Comcast adds HBO Max, Disney Plus to StreamSaver bundle
Plans range from $18 to $35 per month, offering discounted access to multiple ad-supported streaming platforms.
LTN rolls out IP-based improvements as broadcasters shift away from satellite delivery
LTN on Thursday unveiled a series of enhancements to its global IP video network, positioning the upgrades as a response to growing demand from broadcasters shifting away from satellite-based distribution amid looming spectrum constraints.
Scripps Sports to bring Nashville Predators games to broadcast TV
The E. W. Scripps Company has committed itself to more live sports rights on broadcast TV through a new deal with the Nashville Predators.
AMC Networks rebrands to AMC Global Media
AMC Networks is changing its name to AMC Global Media, a move meant to better align the company with its commitment to its traditional cable television networks and budding streaming-based offerings.
Jeffrey Shell departs Paramount amid legal dispute
Jeffrey Shell is stepping down as Paramount president and board member amid a legal dispute over alleged misconduct.
California DOJ warned Nexstar of probe into TEGNA merger before deal closed
Nexstar proceeded with its deal after federal approvals, prompting lawsuits from states and DIRECTV over antitrust concerns.
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Federal judge delays order on injunction in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit
A federal judge delayed ruling on an injunction in the Nexstar-TEGNA case after hearing arguments from both sides.
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Carrie Healey joins NAB as VP of Communications
The National Association of Broadcasters has named Carrie Healey as the Vice President of Communications
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Fox to use Kalshi predictive data in news, weather forecasts
Prediction marketplace Kalshi has signed a deal with Fox Corporation to integrate its data into various editorial and tech products.
Paramount confirms Middle East money will fund Warner Bros acquisition
The deal includes $45.7 billion in equity commitments and $54 billion in debt financing from major lenders.
ESPN layoffs connected to Disney’s YouTube TV dispute, report says
A multi-week programming dispute between the Walt Disney Company and Google-owned streaming service YouTube TV is still having an impact, months after the carriage dispute was settled.