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Nexstar appoints Erin McIlvain to SVP, Affiliate Distribution at CW Network
Nexstar Media Group has hired Erin McIlvain to serve in a new senior executive role at its CW Network.
Roku Channel adds more free content streams from NBC Universal
Roku has added nearly a dozen new content streams from Comcast's NBC Universal.
Tastemade to develop new original programming with Amazon
Amazon and Tastemade have announced a new partnership that will see the development of over a dozen new food-related shows.
CNN follows ABC News in cancelling Republican debate
The cable network will host a town hall-style forum with Republican presidential nominee candidate Nikki Haley instead.
Netflix offers ad-based tier to French supermarket shoppers
The partnership will see Carrefour Plus members get grocery discounts and delivery perks, as well as Netflix with Ads.
Spain’s RTVE to begin broadcasting national 4K channel in February
RTVE plans to debut a national 4K video feed of its main broadcast channel in February.
Sinclair renews affiliation agreement with Fox Broadcasting
The agreement will keep Fox programming on Sinclair-owned or operated stations in nearly four dozen markets.
Diamond Sports Group unveils plan to emerge from bankruptcy
Diamond Sports has laid out a path to emerge from bankruptcy after agreeing to settle a lawsuit brought against parent company Sinclair.
ABC News cancels Republican debate scheduled for Thursday
ABC News and Hearst Television's WMUR-TV have canceled plans to host a Republican primary debate scheduled for Thursday.
Social media platform Bluesky grows to 3 million accounts
Bluesky has eclipsed 3 million registered accounts; the platform has hired a moderation team to help it sift through problematic posts.
Fox News sees 3 million tune in for Iowa Caucus coverage
Fox News won the night with its Iowa Caucus coverage, according to key metrics from Nielsen, Adobe Analytics and Emplifi.
Altice lowering Optimum broadband Internet prices
Altice is lowering the standard price of its Optimum fiber-based Internet service, with some customers seeing a reduction of their bills by 20 percent.