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Senator Ted Cruz to introduce bill curbing government censorship
The measure would allow private citizens and corporations to sue the government over violations of free speech and expression.
AMC Networks renews employment contract of CEO Kristin Dolan
As part of a new multi-year contract, Dolan's base salary will increase to $2.1 million, starting next year.
Paramount to wind down some MTV channels in United Kingdom
Paramount Global is in the process of shutting down some of its ancillary MTV-branded cable networks in the United Kingdom.
News organizations refuse to sign Pentagon access order
The New York Times is the latest organization to come out against the order, which limits the amount of non-public information journalists may obtain from Pentagon employees.
WGN-TV producer detained by Border Patrol during operation in Chicago
A video producer for WGN-TV was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation in Chicago on Friday.
S&P: Cord-cutting continues to impact TV retransmission fee revenue
Retransmission fees are expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2030, up nearly 2 percent from current rates, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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DAZN gets overseas rights to Fox Sports college games
DAZN has inked an international distribution agreement with Fox Corporation's sports unit to distribute college games from the Big Ten Network and Fox Sports to fans outside the United States.
LG brings mental health podcast series to LG Channels platform
The series, hosted by sports journalist Taylor Rooks, examines the mental health challenges faced by student athletes.
Brad Seitter to become CEO and President of TVB in January
Brad Seitter will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer of TVB in January, succeeding Steve Lanzano.
NAB CEO: Trump administration favorable to broadcasters
NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt praised officials within the Trump administration for catering to the interests of radio and TV broadcasters.
Beasley Chief Financial Officer resigns before Q3 earnings report
Beasley Media Group Chief Financial Officer Lauren Burrows Coleman will depart the company later this month, less than a year after taking on the role.
Charter launches Spectrum App Store for TV, Internet customers
Charter Communications has rolled out its long-awaited app store for Spectrum TV and Spectrum Internet customers.