T-Mobile to announce streaming TV service next week
T-Mobile will announce a new streaming television service next Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the company’s plan.
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Red Ventures agreement called for job losses before CNET acquisition
An agreement between marketing firm Red Ventures and media giant ViacomCBS called for significant job cuts as part of a multi-million dollar acquisition of CNET Media Group.
ViacomCBS issues pink slips before Red Ventures acquisition
ViacomCBS is issuing pink slips to workers of companies that will be sold to Red Ventures in the coming months.
Pluto TV readying new Comedy Central Animation channel
The new channel will feature classic episodes of South Park, Drawn Together and Beavis and Butt-Head.
Exclusive: Ad-supported HBO Max may lack new HBO shows
The move is intended to satisfy agreement with cable companies that require no commercials in new HBO programs.
KCRA investigated by feds over closed captioning issue
The FCC notified the station of a complaint over an alleged lack of captions during Gov. Newsom’s COVID press conferences in March.
Walmart begins selling TiVo-branded streaming dongle
Some Walmart stores across the country have started selling TiVo’s Android-powered streaming television dongle, according to a tipster.
Orby TV plans TV Everywhere support by end of year, exec says
Satellite TV upstart Orby TV is planning to add support for TV Everywhere apps by the end of the year, according to an executive.
Amazon quietly drops anti-disparagement clause for future podcast feature
Amazon has quietly removed a requirement that podcasts not contain disparaging remarks as a condition for a show’s inclusion in Amazon Music.
Philo insulated from effects of ViacomCBS merger for now
A blockbuster merger between Viacom Corporation and CBS Corporation will not impact Philo’s ability to carry Viacom-operated cable networks for at least another year.