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IAB: Tariffs convince brands to pull back on ad spending
IAB lowered its 2025 U.S. ad spend forecast based on concerns about tariffs and further economic headwinds.
MSNBC, Sky News form global news partnership
The arrangement, which starts in October, will allow MSNBC to utilize news reports and journalists from Sky News.
Nexstar weighs returning “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to ABC affiliates
The broadcaster has held productive conversations with ABC, but will continue to replace Kimmel's show with local newscasts.
Kari Lake disparages news outlets covering USAGM layoffs
During a sworn deposition earlier this month, Lake characterized reports by the Washington Post, CNN and this outlet as propaganda and false.
Monterey TV station abruptly shuts news department
Starting this week, there will be fewer sources of local television news in Central California.
YouTube reverses ban on COVID-19 conspiracy theorists
YouTube says it will reverse a decision to ban content creators who spread conspiracy theories and other misinformation.
Nexstar says no to Jimmy Kimmel, joining Sinclair in boycott
The broadcaster's decision affects nearly three dozen ABC affiliated stations.
Disney reveals streaming price hikes as Kimmel set to return
Disney will be hiking the prices of its Disney Plus and Hulu streaming services, along with certain Disney Plus bundles that include Hulu and ESPN.
Sinclair won’t return Jimmy Kimmel to their ABC affiliates
ABC might be ready for Jimmy Kimmel to return to the air waves — but Sinclair, one of the largest owners of local ABC affiliates — is not.
TEGNA renews broadcast agreement with Kroenke Sports for Colorado sports
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will once again make a slate of Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games available on free broadcast television through a renewed agreement with TEGNA.
DirecTV app lands on Vizio smart TVs
Streamers with Vizio smart TVs can now watch hundreds of free and premium channels from DirecTV via a native app on that platform, the company announced on Monday.
Sinclair pulls Charlie Kirk documentary from ABC affiliates
Sinclair pulled a documentary on Charlie Kirk from the schedule of its ABC affiliates on Friday, opting to air "Celebrity Family Feud" instead.