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Free Live Sports inks platform deals, now reaches 75 million households worldwide
Free Live Sports (FLS) has inked a multi-platform distribution deal that allows it to reach more than 75 million homes around the world, the company announced this week.
“60 Minutes” loses 5 million viewers after CECOT segment scandal
Viewership fell from 10.35 million to 4.89 million week over week, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
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Xumo forges partnerships for new advanced audience targeting identity solution
The platform combines Xumo viewership data with third-party identity and household data while maintaining a privacy-first approach.
CES 2026
Comcast completes spin-out of cable networks into Versant
Comcast completed the spin-off of its cable networks into Versant Media Group, which began trading publicly under the ticker VSNT.
Charter’s ShowSeeker combines with Innovar Solutions
ShowSeeker has combined with Innovar Solutions to unify ad operations and workflow tools for media companies across linear, streaming and connected TV inventory.
LG takes on Samsung Frame with Gallery smart TV
LG Electronics has expanded its lifestyle smart television line-up during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting disbands after Congress pulls funding
The decision has already triggered layoffs and budget crises across public radio and television stations.
Spectrum TV to offer some L.A. Lakers games via Apple Vision Pro
Spectrum and Apple will stream select 2026 Lakers games live in an immersive format on Apple Vision Pro, with replays and highlights available worldwide.
Newsmax urges FCC to deny Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The company warned the deal would increase retransmission fees and further concentrate power among local TV station owners.
Pearl TV launches program for affordable NextGen TV boxes
The initiative aims to reduce basic ATSC 3.0 converter box prices to around $60, down from current $200-plus devices.
Fox News, NBC end 2025 as top networks in prime-time
Fox News grew its prime-time audience year over year, while NBC saw double-digit declines in total viewers and key demos.
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Netflix: Christmas Day NFL game is most-streamed in U.S.
The match-up averaged 27.5 million viewers and peaked at 30 million, according to Nielsen data cited by Netflix.
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