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WBD no longer pursuing merger with Paramount, report says
Skydance Media is still pursuing a merger opportunity with Paramount Global, the report said.
Questex merging wireless, telecom blogs into Fierce Network
Questex is merging its various telecom blogs into a single product that will carry the Fierce Network brand name.
TV NewsCheck resumes publishing, with stories locked behind paywall
The publication is working on a bulk subscription offering for corporate partners, the website's co-founder says.
New streaming platform Blkfam launches with Black-strong, family-friendly videos
The platform counts comedian Whoopi Goldberg among its financial backers.
Altice stock price climbs amid takeover rumor
On Monday, reports indicated Charter had sought financial guidance on a possible takeover bid of Altice and its two cable businesses.
Lawmakers urge FCC to “act swiftly” on WTXF license renewal
A pair of federal lawmakers are urging the FCC to complete their scrutiny of Fox's broadcast license renewal application for a Philadelphia TV station.
Xperi signs four cable companies for TiVo Broadband partnership
The four companies will have access to the TiVo Broadband platform and related hardware devices.
Midwest radio owner Dave Crooks sells stations, announces retirement
A local radio broadcaster with around a half-dozen outlets in the Midwest is selling off his stations ahead of his retirement.
AT&T will offer $5 bill credit to customers after massive outage
The credit will appear on customer accounts within two billing cycles, AT&T CEO John Stankey said in a memo to employees.
BT switches off final 3G wireless tower
The company's decommissioning of a wireless tower in Belfast marks its full commitment to 4G and 5G service.
Ampere: Streaming revenue to overtake pay TV this year
Streaming's revenue growth is attributed mainly to hybrid advertising-subscription models, according to Ampere.
Cord Cutters News trims staff, lays off editor-in-chief
Editor-in-Chief Roger Cheng were among the layoffs at Cord Cutters News this week, along with two staff writers.