Verizon-owned TracFone to pay $23.5 million over Lifeline issues
The prepaid brand misrepresented some Lifeline and Emergency Broadband Benefit claims several years ago.
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Podcast app Castro to shut down, former staffer says
Castro, a popular podcast app for Apple iPhones, will shut down in the coming months, according to a former staffer who worked on the product.
Fox plots further global expansion of Tubi, hires Endeavor’s David Salmon
Fox’s free streaming service Tubi has hired a former Endeavor executive to lead its international expansion efforts.
Vizio users more engaged on bigger TVs, CFO says
Vizio CFO Adam Townsend said customers who use 55-inch TVs or larger hold onto those sets longer and drive higher ARPU for the company.
TEGNA could lose more in battle with DirecTV over affiliate fees
Both sides have until prime-time to reach a new or temporary deal before TEGNA’s 60-plus channels are pulled.
Amazon adds Bloomberg to Freevee in U.S., U.K
The launch of Bloomberg TV Plus and Bloomberg Originals comes after Freevee added the channels in Canada, Mexico and other countries.
Elon Musk tells former Twitter advertisers to “go f–k yourself”
X owner Elon Musk shrugged off an advertiser exodus at the social media company, even as executives worked behind-the-scenes to right the ship.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says ABC not for sale
Disney’s top executive walked back previous comments that strongly indicated the broadcast network might be up for grabs.
NASCAR inks new broadcast deals valued at over $7 billion
NASCAR has inked a $7.7 billion media rights deal that will see some of its regular-season races streamed on Prime Video and Max.
Fox Weather added to Dish, Sling Freestream
Fox Weather debuted on Dish Network, Sling TV and Sling Freestream on Wednesday.
