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DirecTV will keep Bally Sports channels under multi-year agreement
Customers without access to Bally Sports in their DirecTV package will be able to purchase Bally Sports Plus through the satellite provider.
Fubo unveils carousels, pause ads within streaming service
Fubo has debuted four new CTV ad units that marketers can take advantage of to reach premium linear content streamers.
Nexstar reclaims Chicago’s CW affiliation for WGN-TV
It will mark the first time that "Chicago's Very Own" has carried CW Network programming since 2016.
Comcast turns down offer to extend Diamond Sports carriage deal
The situation means Comcast's Xfinity TV subscribers are likely to lose access to their local Bally Sports channel in the near future.
Fubo pulls remaining Discovery channels amid contract dispute with WBD
The channels were offered on Fubo through a carriage deal that pre-dated WarnerMedia's merger with Discovery Networks.
Brian Watson to end two-decade career at Paramount
His resignation will take effect in early May, according to a memo obtained exclusively by The Desk.
NBC prepares $2.5 billion bid for national NBA television rights
A takeover of some national NBA broadcast rights by NBC could make WBD's streaming joint venture with ESPN and Fox less-attractive to basketball fans.
ITV taps British creators for new “ITV Insiders” initiative
ITV wants to leverage Britain's smartest, culturally-relevant and forward-thinking creators.
Broadcasters launch Freely TV in United Kingdom
The service offers streaming versions of linear channels and on-demand content from Britain's public service broadcasters.
British lawmakers set new rules for smart devices sold in country
Smart devices like Amazon's line of voice-activated speakers will have to adhere to new rules meant to increase security.
Paramount misses on revenue, TV business sees lift from Super Bowl during Q1
Paramount Global's CEO Bob Bakish will depart from the company on Tuesday; the company missed revenue estimates during Q1, but beat on earnings.
Ex-DAZN worker confirms early end to All Elite Wrestling distribution deal
The wrestling franchise pay-per-view ratings were below expectations, leading DAZN to end the distribution deal ahead of schedule.