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Netflix restructures advertising partnership with Microsoft
The changes allow Netflix to charge marketers less for advertising inventory, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Philo to remove AXS, HDNet Movies by end of month
Streaming cable TV alternative Philo will remove two general entertainment channels on July 31.
CW Network to start airing NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025
The CW Network has inked a deal to begin offering NASCAR's Xfinity Series stock car races, starting in 2025.
Charter sheds 200,000 pay TV customers during Q2 2023
Charter reported a loss of 200,000 Spectrum TV subscribers during Q2 2023, and a 54 percent increase in its Spectrum Mobile business.
Nexstar weatherman hires attorney after DUI arrest
Semi-retired forecaster Jim Spencer has hired an Austin-based criminal defens attorney following a car crash and DUI arrest in July.
Rakuten TV launches new DAZN soccer channel
Rakuten TV has launched a free, ad-supported streaming channel powered by DAZN that is dedicated to women's soccer.
High View set to control Sony’s two German TV channels
High View, an independent media company based in Germany, is set to take over two Sony cable television channels in the country.
Philo original series “Boss Moves” to debut second season in August
The show launched on the budget-friendly streaming service early last year, and quickly earned its first award nomination.
Yalda Hakim leaves BBC for Sky News
Journalist Yalda Hakim is leaving the BBC for a new role as the presenter of a global news program at Sky News.
WBD sees record streaming audience for Tour de France
The increase was attributed to more streaming coverage on Discovery Plus in 10 countries.
Indonesia blocks Twitter website after rebranding to X
Government regulators in Indonesia have blocked access to Twitter after the social platform changed its website to X.com this week.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry's future.