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Hearst, Forum to acquire CBS affiliation from some Nexstar stations
The Nexstar-owned CBS affiliate in Albuquerque will soon carry Fox programming; CBS affiliates in at least three other markets will become CW Network-owned stations.
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Fox touts 147 million monthly users across local TV streams, digital platforms
During June, Fox Television Stations ranked first among local television groups in unique users and led the ABC, CBS and NBC owned-station groups in total minutes.
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NOAA to explore delivering weather alerts over broadcast TV frequencies
Through a partnership with SpectraRep, NOAA will test whether broadcast TV signals can serve as a reliable alternative for its radio transmissions when communications networks are disrupted.
AT&T improves wireless churn in Q2, charts course toward 40 million fiber passings
The company added 432,000 postpaid phone subscribers, with phone churn improving to less than 1 percent; the company outlined plans to expand its fiber footprint.
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European regulators offer conditional approval of Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The European Commission said the commitments resolve concerns that the combined company could coordinate film distribution with major rivals.
Graham Media opens Fourgrounds coffee shop for TV station in Detroit
Graham Media Group has opened a new coffee shop in Detroit that doubles as a community meeting center and a television studio connected to its local NBC affiliate.
FCC Chairman Carr: ABC decision to skip Trump speech will factor into license review
Eight ABC-owned stations are currently subject to the FCC's license renewal process over Disney's purported use of DEI practices.
Charter adds premium Spectrum Mobile plan, ends by-the-gig sales
The new plan, which starts at $50 per month for those with multiple lines, include improved video streaming, hotspot data and smartwatch perks.
YouTube advertising revenue climbs to $11.1 billion during Q2
Ad revenue attributed to YouTube was up 13 percent compared to the prior year and 12 percent on a sequential basis, the report noted.
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Scripps elevates Dean Littleton to President of Media
The reorganization places 60 local stations, ION, Scripps’ multicast and digital networks and Scripps News under one executive.
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States, DIRECTV accused Nexstar of controlling TEGNA despite injunction
A motion filed on Wednesday says TEGNA's Board of Directors is comprised entirely of Nexstar executives, possibly violating a court's preliminary injunction.
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Antenna: Nearly 3 million sign up for Fox One during FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup drove the increase, including about 400,000 sign-ups on the tournament’s opening day.
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