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Poll finds Apple TV Plus lagging behind Disney Plus in adoption
Both Apple and Disney offer their service to free, but to very different audiences.
After layoffs, iHeart Media hiring Sacramento-based news reporter
Radio conglomerate iHeart Media is looking for a news reporter just one week after the company laid off its long-time news director at KFBK.
CNBC: Cable still more profitable than streaming
On Monday, a CNBC reporter said NBCUniversal dropped a small hint about how it views the future profitability of its forthcoming streaming service Peacock.
Tablo weighing options as next-generation broadcast TV signal looms
The maker behind the popular Tablo DVR says it could integrate ATSC 3.0 tuners for UHD or 4K signals later down the road.
Paul Robins, Sacramento radio staple, gets pink slip at KBEB
Paul Robins' second act on Sacramento radio has come to an abrupt end.
Comcast unveils more about NBC’s new streaming service Peacock
Comcast offered new details about its NBC-branded Peacock streaming service that is expected to land on smart TVs and set-top boxes in April.
KFBK lays off news director as corporate shuffling continues
Mike Hagerty was released from his position this week, according to two sources.
New Hampshire bill would force news outlets to update crime stories
A New Hampshire lawmaker's proposal would require news organizations to update stories on criminal defendants if they are acquitted.
Univision Radio suspends broadcaster over comment about Puerto Rico mayor
Luis Dávila Colón has been suspended from his program after referring to the mayor of San Juan as a "dog" during a broadcast Monday evening.
CNN must pay record $76 million in backpay for union busting, agency says
The federal National Labor Relations Board said the backpay will benefit over 300 former employees of an agency that did business with CNN.
A Cincinnati TV station will stop publishing mugshots. Others should do the same.
"It's not a strong visual, except maybe as the butt of a joke."
Verizon’s new Fios TV pricing tiers still include cable-like fees
Verizon said it's new "Mix & Match" service is "disrupting" cable with "price transparency" and "no extra fees."