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Spectrum customers get extended trial of Peacock app
Spectrum TV and Internet customers will get an extended free trial of Peacock's premium tier as part of a new carriage deal.
ViacomCBS quietly launches new digital channel Fave TV
ViacomCBS quietly launched a new streaming TV channel last month on its owned-and-operated CBS stations across the country.
Trade group asks California to prioritize journalists for COVID vaccine
The California News Publishers Association is asking Governor Newsom to prioritize journalists for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Roku says it has over 50 million active users
Roku says it now has 50 million active users and added 14 million of those accounts in 2020.
Comcast elevates Dana Strong to CEO role at Sky Group
Dana Strong has been promoted to the role of CEO of Comcast's Sky satellite business in Europe, the company announced.
AT&T executive defends decision to release movies on HBO Max
Speaking at a conference on Tuesday, AT&T's chief financial officer said the company supports content creators.
KCRA taps former KTXL reporter for Stockton bureau position
KCRA has hired Kay Recede to report from its San Joaquin County bureau, according to a social media post.
YouTube terminates account of Murdoch-owned radio station
YouTube this week terminated the account of a News Corporation-owned radio station, possibly over policy violations related to COVID-19 misinformation.
TEGNA pulls stations from Mediacom systems in 11 states
Local television broadcaster TEGNA is at the center of another carriage dispute.
Ashleigh Banfield talk show will replace 3rd hour of WGN America’s “NewsNation”
Cable news veteran Ashleigh Banfield will host a late-night talk program on WGN America, replacing the third hour of the cable channel's nightly news show.
KCRA reporter Mike Luery resurfaces at KFBK, iHeart Media
Mike Luery will oversee news operations at Sacramento's news-talk station and manage other iHeart Media stations along the west coast.
Verizon to offer gigabit fiber internet to Lifeline customers
The new Fios Forward packages start at $20 a month plus tax and include free access to the new streaming service Discovery Plus.