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Apple retires Beats 1 brand, launches two new radio stations
Apple is retiring the Beats 1 brand from its flagship streaming radio station and launching two new stations with different formats.
WWE Network programming comes to Comcast’s Peacock
Peacock is adding dozens of documentaries and compilation shows from sports entertainment juggernaut World Wrestling Entertainment.
Former ABC, NPR journalist Cokie Roberts inducted into Radio Hall of Fame
Former ABC News and National Public Radio journalist Cokie Roberts has been posthumously inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.
Tesla customers get new SiriusXM app, three month free trial
Car manufacturer Tesla has rolled out an update to its in-dashboard SiriusXM app and is offering customers a three-month free trial to test out the relaunched service.
Mergers helped local stations stave off coronavirus business woes, report says
Consolidation coupled with a focus on re-transmission agreements have helped local stations weather the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Streaming service backed by Tyler Perry crosses 1 million subscribers, report says
A streaming service backed by Tyler Perry Studios has crossed 1 million subscribers, according to a report.
DirecTV adds support for Disney-backed licensing consortium Movies Anywhere
DirecTV has announced support for Movies Anywhere, a content licensing consortium that allows customers to watch purchased movies across different devices.
Media company backed by Byron Allen buys Honolulu ABC affiliate
Allen Media Broadcasting has acquired Honolulu ABC affiliate KITV for $30 million.
Fubo TV tacks on regional sports fee for Houston customers
Streaming cable alternative Fubo TV will tack on a new fee for customers who live in the Houston television market.
ViacomCBS taps former IBM exec to lead media, streaming initiatives
ViacomCBS has tapped former IBM executive Babs Rangaiah to lead its media initiatives at the company.
Fine print reveals Verizon’s Disney bundle still expensive for customers
Verizon announced a new perk for its customers on Monday that allows them to access Disney-owned Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for free.
Apple takes on HBO Max with CBS All Access, Showtime bundle
For the first time, Apple is offering a streaming television bundle that combines several offerings into one budget package.