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Paramount begins second wave of layoffs
Paramount Global is moving forward with a second wave of layoffs, impacting around 15 percent of its remaining workforce.
DirecTV adds FAST channels from A+E Networks
DirecTV and A+E Networks have expanded their distribution agreement to include around a dozen FAST channels.
Liberty Broadband, Charter explore potential merger
In a press release on Monday, Liberty Broadband revealed Charter had proposed a combination of the two businesses.
NASCAR Xfinity Series scores high ratings for CW Network
The peak of the race on Friday drew more than one million people to the CW Network, the network said, citing Nielsen data.
YouTube increases price for YouTube Premium in Europe
YouTube is raising the price of its individual and family Premium memberships in several European countries.
Free TV Networks hires Suzanne Satterfield away from WBD
Free TV Networks has hired Suzanne Satterfield to serve as its new general counsel, and promoted two internal executives to new roles.
Google TV to aggregate sports streams through “Live” tab
Professional and college sports airing through apps like ESPN Plus, YouTube TV and Sling TV will be recommended through the content menu.
DirecTV adds Allentown-based indie WFMZ to streaming services
Pay television provider DirecTV has added a Pennsylvania news leader to its Internet-based services.
Bango releases global “Subscription Wars” trend report
Telecom customers across three continents find the subscription landscape chaotic and crave a central hub for purchasing and managing their services, according to a global trends report from Bango.
Xite brings music video app to Android TV
Xite is launching its connected TV app on the Android TV operating system in several more countries.
Sky apologizes after TVs, streaming devices fail to work
Sky Glass TV and Sky Stream users are reporting issues with their devices; Sky has recommended a device recovery as a solution.
Big 12 Conference, Gray Media launch free streaming channel
The channel, called Big 12 Studios, will feature game replays, in-game footage, highlights and related programming.