ESPN app lands on Vizio smart TV sets
Vizio has launched the standalone ESPN app on its SmartCast-enabled TV sets, the company announced on Tuesday.
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BBC will refresh news website to target U.S. readers
BBC Studios will relaunch its news website next year, with a focus on targeting American news consumers with “personalized” content.
Viewpoint: Flushed! An open letter to Spotify’s Daniel Ek
Spotify gets 30 percent less now from each user than they did in 2016. They’re still asymptotic to profitability.
Dish customers have streaming options to watch CBS during Hearst blackout
Dish customers in Des Moines and Louisville, Kentucky no longer have access to their CBS station, but there are streaming options.
Cable bundle still best for sports, Fox Corp executive says
Fox Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer Steve Tomsic is skeptical on the idea that the cable bundle’s days are over when it comes to live sports and news content.
Nielsen appoints new CEO after David Kenney steps down
Nielsen has appointed long-time executive Karthik Rao to the CEO role, while David Kenney transitions to executive chairman.
Charter adds Jewish television channels to add-on Spectrum TV package
Charter has added JBS and JLTV to its “Entertainment View” add-on package for Spectrum TV customers.
Samsung TV Plus launches more sports content in UK
British streamers with Samsung devices are getting access to more free streaming sports content.
Roku launches “NFL Zone” on streaming devices, TV sets
Roku and the NFL have teamed up on a new streaming TV portal that aims to give football fans access to live games and related content.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Charter over Disney dispute
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a pending class action lawsuit against Charter over its week-long dispute with Disney.
