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Nexstar readies new CW Network affiliates in Pittsburgh, Seattle
Exclusive: Nexstar is set to reveal new affiliates for its CW Network programming in Seattle and Pittsburg, possibly as soon as next week.
First Republican debate on Fox News pulls in 12.8 million viewers
The first Republican primary debate grabbed nearly 13 million viewers for Fox News and Fox Business Network on Wednesday, according to data from Nielsen.
DirecTV offers deal for NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube
New DirecTV customers who sign up for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube will get a $400 Visa card to cover the cost.
Max to offer simulcast of some CNN programming
Warner Bros Discovery will launch a digital stream of CNN programming through its Max streaming service in September.
Ad group says Google can’t claim YouTube TV is cheaper than cable
Google says it will appeal a decision by an advertising board urging it to drop its claim that YouTube TV saves consumers $600 a year over cable.
Amazon brings NBC, MGM channels to Freevee users in U.K.
Amazon is bringing a handful of free streaming channels from NBC, MGM and UKTV to Freevee viewers in the United Kingdom.
TCL launches new free streaming platform on Google TV devices
The service, TCL TV Plus, offers more than 200 linear content streams and over 1,500 on-demand movies and shows.
FCC allows public comment in WTXF license renewal issue
The FCC has taken the rare step of allowing public comment on an application to renew the television license of Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.
Sky News to debut ‘Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips’
The show is partially modeled off NBC's "Meet the Press," and will include political talk intertwined with segments on art and culture.
Sky Showtime to replace cable movie package in the Netherlands
Sky Showtime will replace a traditional cable TV movie package in one European country.
RTL creates ‘super bundle’ to compete with Netflix in Germany
RTL has created a new streaming package that includes live sports, music, audiobooks and on-demand videos.
Dutch police shut down pirate TV operation
The organization operated at least three illegal TV providers that served more than 1.3 million people.