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Newsmax plots expansion to Germany, Italy, Greece as part of international push
Newsmax says its international expansion effort, which includes broadcasting via partnerships and licensing deals, will generate $25 million in revenue by the end of the year.
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Former CBS-owned radio stations switch to ABC News Radio
Audacy has swapped CBS News Radio for hourly headlines delivered by ABC News Radio as the former network prepares to shut down this weekend.
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Nexstar asks appeals court to ease burden of legal injunction over TEGNA deal
Nexstar argues the order is overly broad and should apply only to markets with overlapping Big Four network stations.
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Legal group files fresh Bar complaints against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
A bipartisan legal group accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of abusing his authority and questioned whether he is still fit to hold a license to practice law.
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Parks Associates: Streamers want aggregated TV experience in single platform
Aggregated services like Philo boost engagement and ad attention by simplifying discovery and improving personalization.
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Walmart’s NewFront Vision: Content-to-Commerce
Vizio is central to Walmart’s vision of transforming from a retail media network into a full “content-to-commerce” ecosystem, able to finally compete head-to-head with Amazon.
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Michael Goodman, Parks Associates
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Judge says jury gets to decide if Nexstar defamed news directors fired over memo
The judge found sufficient evidence that Nexstar’s statements may have misled the public about the employees.
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Korean broadcaster to partner with Sinclair on NextGen TV channel, tech
K-Channel 82 is expected to reach about 30 million homes through Sinclair’s NextGen TV broadcast network.
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Court TV finalizes layoffs; Matt Johnson, Julie Grant depart network
Several anchors and staff members were let go as the network reduced its live programming lineup and shifted operations from Atlanta to New York.
Salem Media Group sells Texas headquarters, stops using private jet
The sale comes amid financial challenges, including a $35 million loss in 2025 and impairment charges tied to underperforming investments.
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Philo CEO Andrew McCollum stepping down; Mike Keyserling to succeed
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum is leaving the company after more than a decade; COO Mike Keyserling is succeed him in the role.
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Court TV exposes identity of undercover officer during murder trial
Judge Richard Mrazik ordered the network to stop transmitting and later asked outlets to edit or remove archived footage containing the officer.
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