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Calls grow for Michigan news director to resign after anti-gay memo
Journalists at Nexstar-owned WOOD-TV say the newsroom executive has contributed to a hostile work environment since he joined in 2021.
Sports platform OutKick grows visitors in May
The brand grabbed more than 10 million unique views across its digital platforms and over 85 million video views on social media.
The Guardian bans gambling ads on news websites
The chief executive of the news publisher said studies proved the ads were likely to cause harm.
Disney CFO Christine McCarthy stepping down
The executive is taking a permanent leave of absence due to a family issue; Kevin Lansburry will serve as interim CFO.
Michigan TV newsroom revolts over anti-gay memo
Journalists say they are not following a directive to curb their coverage of Pride Month events; the station's parent company has launched an investigation.
Sling Freestream surpasses 400 linear content channels
The milestone was reached this week after the Dish Network-backed service added three new channels.
Garth Brooks debuts “The Big 615” country station on TuneIn
The station is the first of several that the country music superstar will debut on the streaming audio platform.
KRON to add local programs after joining CW Network
The San Francisco station will add a 2 p.m. news block and a late evening newscast when it becomes a CW Network station in September.
Fox News grabs highest ratings for Trump arraignment
The network was locked in a fierce battle with MSNBC for overall and prime-time viewers.
Disney to shut down six TV channels in Southeast Asia
Disney will shut down six TV channels in Southeast Asia that it acquired from Fox several years ago, as it pushes viewers toward Disney Plus and Hotstar.
Fox News Digital leads CNN in multi-platform views
Fox News Digital ended May as the most-engaged cable news brand on social media, according to data reviewed by The Desk on Wednesday.
Bell cutting 1,300 jobs, closing several AM radio stations
Bell Media is laying off 1,300 workers and shutting down several AM radio stations in an effort to reign in costs.