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Disney lays off all National Geographic staff writers
National Geographic has released its team of nearly 20 staff writers, and will rely on freelancers as it continues to publish the magazine in print.
Fox Nation, “Live PD” host team up for new true-crime show
Fox Nation is debuting a new true-crime series hosted by a former on-air analyst for "Live PD."
DirecTV to carry NFL Network, NFL RedZone on satellite, streaming
The agreement marks the first time NFL Network and NFL RedZone have been offered across DirecTV's platforms.
LG debuts camera attachment for smart TV sets
LG has announced a new camera attachment for its webOS-powered smart TV sets, which unlocks new interactive features.
Keith Menconi leaves KCBS Radio for San Francisco Chronicle
A former on-air reporter at KCBS Radio has left the station to join San Francisco's flagship newspaper.
Netflix could pull shows in UK over proposed Media Bill
Netflix is warning British lawmakers that it may purge TV shows and movies if the Media Bill imposes new, restrictive rules on streaming services.
Salem Media becomes latest radio owner to face removal from stock exchange
Salem Media has become the latest media company to receive a warning letter from officials at NASDAQ under threat of de-listing from the exchange.
Turner Classic Movies to stop broadcasting in UK
A localized version of Turner Classic Movies in the United Kingdom will shut down next week.
Roku, CBS Sports to share Formula E race rights
Roku and CBS Sports will share the telecast rights to Formula E, the racing sport that features electric cars.
YouTube TV multi-view channels revealed
YouTube TV has started rolling out its new multi-view feature to devices, which offer a curated selection of 12 news and sports channels across four multi-view screens.
The Weather Channel app lands on Vizio TVs
Vizio is now distributing the Weather Channel streaming app on its SmartCast-enabled smart TV sets, with subscriptions starting at $3 a month.
Connected TV advertising to reach $87 billion by 2027, report says
The new data from Ampere shows more traditional television advertisers are shifting more money into addressable connected TV inventory.