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Spectrum boosting download speeds for free during GTA VI launch
The most-anticipated video game of the decade is almost here — and Charter Communications has figured out a way to tap into that hype.
TEGNA expands Tom Cury’s role to oversee KVUE, KENS
Cury succeeds Byron Wilkinson, who was recently promoted to a regional ad sales executive role for TEGNA's Texas and Mid-South stations.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Mediaocean integrates Prisma with Microsoft Advertising
The integration expands Prisma Direct beyond traditional media transactions into search advertising.
Spectrum Business launches Cisco-powered networking service
The offering, called Managed Cisco Secure Networking, allows businesses to securely manage their online infrastructure.
Forge announces dates for StreamTV Show in Asia
After a successful launch in Europe last year and several high-interest runs in Denver, Forge is bringing its popular industry conference StreamTV Show to another locale: Asia.
Cruz reschedules hearing date for Severs nomination to FCC
Severs, a senior advisor to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, was nominated in August to fill the seat vacated by former Republican Commissioner Nathan Simington.
TEGNA employee charged in fatal car crash
Police say the WBIR reporter was traveling in the wrong direction when he crashed into a sports utility vehicle, killing two parents.
Comscore Q3 revenue falls 14 percent amid restructuring efforts
The loss included a $57.3 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge and $5.5 million in restructuring costs.
EARNINGS REPORT
Fox News leads rival news networks on YouTube in October
Fox News accumulated 3.9 billion YouTube views through October, ahead of MS NOW and CNN.
DATA
Scripps News to provide robust coverage of Election Night returns
Alisyn Camerota and Del Walters will anchor coverage, with Political Director Andrew Rafferty providing election results and analysis.
TV networks, platforms outline extensive 2026 midterm election coverage
Major television news networks will provide live coverage of the November 3 midterm elections, with streaming platforms launching new, interactive features.
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Former WPIX producer sues Nexstar over alleged discrimination
The worker, Paris Carter, alleges she was forced to resign from the station after being wrongfully demoted and subjected to racial and gender discrimination.
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