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AT&T exec admits HBO brand saturation a “mistake”
An AT&T executive admitted the company made a mistake when it operated a confusing number of HBO-branded streaming services.
Orby TV plans TV Everywhere support by end of year, exec says
Satellite TV upstart Orby TV is planning to add support for TV Everywhere apps by the end of the year, according to an executive.
Consumer Cellular, Ting get top nods on Consumer Reports list of best wireless providers
Consumer Cellular has topped the list of best wireless phone companies as ranked by Consumer Reports members in 2020.
KQED lays off coronavirus reporters, other staff due to sponsorship decline
KQED has laid off 20 employees as the broadcaster struggles to raise much-needed sponsorship revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon quietly drops anti-disparagement clause for future podcast feature
Amazon has quietly removed a requirement that podcasts not contain disparaging remarks as a condition for a show's inclusion in Amazon Music.
Reddit offers content moderators free Calm app subscription
Reddit is offering its volunteer content moderators an opportunity to unwind from the stress of 2020 with premium access to the meditation app Calm.
Fox launches global streaming services for news, business channels
Fox Corporation's cable news and business programming will soon be available to audiences in other countries, Fox executives announced on Tuesday.
Former Fox commentator Bill O’Reilly eyes New York radio show
The ex-Fox News pundit is expected to debut on New York's WABC-AM later this year.
AT&T executive said layoffs intended to benefit HBO Max
At a conference on Tuesday, finance executive John Stephens said AT&T's focus is on its blockbuster streaming service.
Philo insulated from effects of ViacomCBS merger for now
A blockbuster merger between Viacom Corporation and CBS Corporation will not impact Philo's ability to carry Viacom-operated cable networks for at least another year.
Sports-free budget TV services gain momentum as competitors raise prices
The high cost of sports and other programming means companies like YouTube TV might have to increase prices without adding channels or features.
Disney retires Fox branding from assets, revives Touchstone name
Disney is retiring the Fox brand from its film and studio assets acquired early last year.