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Ex-KNBC producer Phil Drechsler accepts plea deal in child porn case
A 61-year-old former news producer will plead guilty to one count of child pornography distribution, according to court records.
Mission Broadcasting terminates deal to acquire Detroit’s WADL
The decision to dissolve the purchase agreement with Adell Broadcasting comes about a month after the FCC conditionally approved the deal.
FCC chair proposes AI disclosure rule for political ads on TV, radio
If enacted, the rule would require political ads aired on radio and TV to include a disclosure if AI tools were used in their production.
T-Mobile raising prices on grandfathered-in customers with older plans
Long-time T-Mobile customers on older plans will pay $2 to $5 more per month if they don't transition to a newer, potentially costlier tier of service.
ESPN, TNT Sports to jointly present college football playoff games
WBD's TNT Sports will present two first-round CFP games during the 2024 and 2025 season as part of the agreement.
Fubo renews distribution agreement with Diamond Sports
Fubo will continue offering nearly two dozen Bally Sports-branded channels under a renewed deal with Diamond Sports.
BT Group fined £2.8 million by Ofcom over customer contracts
The fine comes after Ofcom determined BT Group didn't offer clear and comparable information during sales.
NewsNation to debut 24-7 news programming schedule in June
For the first time, NewsNation is going all-in on news programming.
Scripps elevates Robin Davis to Chief Distribution Officer
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted a long-time executive to the new role of Senior Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer, starting this week.
Disney issues pink slips to employees at Pixar
Disney has moved forward with plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at Pixar Animation Studios.
WBD debuts Max in 20 European countries
WBD has launched its cornerstone streaming service Max in 20 European countries.
Comcast believes pure fiber is biggest broadband competitor
Comcast is focused on increasing revenue from broadband subscribers as competition from fiber-based services continue to mount, a cable executive said this week.