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ViacomCBS told Vice not to run ads in protest articles
Companies said they were trying to be sensitive to social movements, but newsrooms said they felt punished for covering important issues.
Algorithm change catapults Fox News to top spot on YouTube
The Google-owned company tweaked its recommendations formula to reduce the introduction of conspiracy theories to its audience. In doing so, it gave Fox News a big boost.
Pluto TV brings CBS shows to streaming platform
Pluto TV is adding more than three dozen CBS shows to its free streaming platform, with the first handful of shows being made available to viewers today.
Comcast recruits social media users to demand Peacock for Roku
Using the #FreetheBird hashtag, the cable giant encourages customers to take their complaints to Roku.
Report: AMC Networks exploring possible sale or merger
AMC Networks has hired investment firm Morgan Stanley to explore a possible sale or merger with a competitor.
Scripps sells WPIX New York to Mission Broadcasting
Mission is known to exercise shared services agreements with Nexstar Media.
It’s official: SiriusXM to buy Stitcher from Scripps
The satellite radio giant will pay $265 million now and $60 million later.
HBO Max becomes “fully integrated” with TiVo Stream
The Android-based TV streamer says it now fully supports AT&T's blockbuster service.
Viewpoint: Sitcom dads are goofy — and out of touch with parents of today
Today’s dads are putting more time into caring for their children, so why are sitcom dads still portrayed as silly and foolish?
By:
Erica Sharrer
Comcast exec sees few people taking Peacock’s ad-free subscription
Comcast believes most people will pay for Peacock's premium tier or receive it through a partner for free.
Media analyst sees benefit to Charter staying out of streaming space
Unlike rivals Comcast and AT&T, Charter has remained devoted to traditional cable TV offerings.
Candidate Biden commits to restoring net neutrality if elected president
The proposals also call for a bump in rural broadband investment and expanded Internet access through Lifeline.