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LiveOne says artificial intelligence helped company cut 250 jobs
LiveOne said its ongoing investments in artificial intelligence helped the company eliminate more than 250 jobs last year.
Broadband disconnects continue at Optimum during Q4
Optimum reported fewer video and broadband Internet customers during Q4, but the company's CEO says things are turning around.
EARNINGS REPORT
Stingray expands to India, launches FAST channels on Jio TV
Stingray expanded into India through a distribution deal with JioTV, facilitated by Canal Plus-owned THEMA, adding its music and lifestyle channels to the platform.
NAD says T-Mobile ad misled on free in-flight Wi-Fi claim
NAD said T-Mobile failed to show comparable evidence that Verizon subscribers incur the claimed costs and did not clearly explain airline limitations.
Court TV ends some live programs before Law&Crime acquisition
Court TV has halted its live YouTube streams and ended a prime-time show weeks before the channel transfers to new owners.
EXCLUSIVE
Telemundo sets audience record during Super Bowl LX halftime show
Last Sunday's broadcast of Super Bowl LX proved to be ratings gold for Telemundo.
RATINGS
FTC chair accuses Apple News of bias against conservative outlets
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a letter alleging Apple News may favor progressive outlets over right-of-center publications.
Charge grabs 730,000 with Turning Point USA halftime show
More than 700,000 Americans watched some or all of Turning Point USA's halftime show on Charge last weekend, according to Nielsen data.
EXCLUSIVE
Sky to include Netflix, Disney Plus in TV plans
Sky is refreshing its traditional TV plans to include access to four premium streaming services at no extra cost.
Parks Associates: Cost is biggest driver of streaming churn in 2025
Nearly one-quarter cancel after finishing a series, while about one in five leave because they cannot find something to watch.
STATE OF STREAMING
AMC narrows operating loss during Q4, says streaming now biggest revenue source
AMC Networks narrowed its operating loss during Q4, largely driven by stronger revenue attributed to its streaming business unit.
EARNINGS REPORT
Law&Crime says Court TV relocating to New York, not shutting down channel
Law&Crime Network plans to maintain Court TV's linear channel and grow its distribution agreements when the channel is handed off in mid-March.
EXCLUSIVE