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DirecTV says it will offer access to Paramount Plus with Showtime app
Subscribers who have a legacy Showtime subscription will get access to the Paramount Plus with Showtime app at no extra cost.
Zinwell to sell NextGen TV box that doesn’t require home Internet connection
The Zinwell ZAT-6000L includes a 4G LTE radio that can connect to nearby cellphone towers in order to download server-side certificates needed to view encrypted ATSC 3.0 channels.
Amazon says Panasonic will produce Fire TV sets
Amazon and Panasonic are teaming up on a new line of Fire TV sets that will sport OLED displays and other premium features.
Patrick McFadden joins Sinclair as SVP, Global Public Policy & Communications
Patrick McFadden has joined Sinclair after spending a decade with the National Association of Broadcasters.
Audacy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, hopes to slash debt to $350 million
Audacy, the largest radio broadcaster in the country, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over the weekend as it seeks to reduce its $1.9 billion debt load.
Samsung was most-popular smart TV purchased in 2023, research says
More American consumers purchased a Samsung smart TV set than any other brand last year, according to new research.
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Nexstar picks KAZT for CW affiliation in Phoenix
Nexstar has announced a new home for the CW Network in America's eleventh-largest television market.
HBCU Go inks 10-year deal with SIAC for college sports
The SIAC has agreed to a 10-year content and live sports distribution deal with Allen Media Group's streamer HBCU Go.
WBD communications officer Nathaniel Brown to leave company
Nathaniel Brown is leaving Warner Bros Discovery after a five-year stint with the company and its predecessor, Discovery Inc.
WBD renews movie distribution deal with Canal Plus Group
WBD has renewed its long-time content distribution deal with French media company Canal Plus Group.
CBS to continue delivering news updates to Audacy stations
Several former CBS-owned radio stations will continue airing "CBS World News Roundup" and other programs.
YES, MSG Networks form streaming-focused joint venture
Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment wants to be the solution for professional sports leagues who want to offer direct-to-consumer streaming products.