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DirecTV begins issuing pink slips to managers
DirecTV will lay off about 10 percent of its workforce as part of a strategy to reduce costs amid rising fees and customer churn.
Philo earns five ‘Best Places to Work’ awards
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has been named among startup community Built In's "Best Places to Work" for 2023.
Report: WWE sold to Saudi Arabia public investment fund
The WWE has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund, according to numerous reports
Fubo TV to test video AI integrations in France
Fubo TV's CEO David Gandler said AI-driven products and local sports channels will help make the streaming service more-viable over the long-term.
AT&T stops offering directory assistance via 411
AT&T says it has shut down its directory assistance service via the 4-1-1 telephone number for residential and small business customers.
Epix unveils upcoming programs ahead of MGM Plus relaunch
Epix has released its new programming lineup ahead of the network's relaunch under the MGM Plus branding slated for mid-January.
Elizabeth Vargas to host show for NewsNation
Elizabeth Vargas will host a new hour-long weekday news program for Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation
Dish Wireless exec in charge of 5G building leaving company
Stephen Bye, the Dish Network executive in charge of the company's ambitious 5G network build-out, is leaving the company.
Law & Crime hires two new executives
The Law & Crime Network has added two new executives to help with its digital growth.
More cuts come to Twitter’s trust and safety team
Twitter has laid off more workers on its trust and safety team, according to a report.
Fubo TV to return Turner channels to lineup
Fubo TV has reached a deal with Warner Bros Discovery that will bring several Turner-owned channels back to the streaming television service.
Element to manufacture Xumo-powered TV sets
Comcast and Charter's Xumo says it will launch a new line of TV sets made by Element and powered by its streaming platform.