NAB promotes Siciliano to SVP, Communications
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has promoted Alex Siciliano to the role of senior vice president of communications for the trade organization.
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Politics help boost Beasley Media’s revenue
Political ad revenue helped offset declines in national ad revenue at Beasley, the company affirmed on Thursday.
Plex adds four free streaming TV channels from Fox
Plex had added four linear content channels from Fox Corporation to its free, ad-supported service.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports skips $140 million payment
Diamond Sports Group says it will continue to broadcast programming as it works on restructuring and payment plans with its creditors.
Samsung rolls out Sky Showtime app to TVs in Europe
Sky Showtime is rolling out to Samsung smart television sets in Europe, putting the app in front of 90 million TV viewers.
SiriusXM reveals coverage for Speedweeks, Daytona 500
SiriusXM says it will offer satellite and streaming radio customers a slate of comprehensive programming of the Daytona 500 before, during and after the race.
Weigel thinks comedy a better ‘catch’ for advertisers
Weigel will sunset its CBS joint venture Decades TV in favor of a new digital network dedicated to reruns of classic comedy shows.
Fubo TV delays financial earnings report
Fubo TV says it will delay its quarterly and full-year earnings report by one business day.
Super Bowl on Fox grabs 182 million viewers
More than 182 million people tuned in to watch some or all of Super Bowl LVII on Fox, according to Nielsen data.
Warner Bros channels debut on Fox’s Tubi
Fox’s free, ad-supported service Tubi has launched eight linear content streams of Warner Bros Discovery programming, with six more channels launching soon.
Fox Sports streaming app lands on LG smart TVs
LG and Fox have announced a distribution deal that makes the Fox Sports app available on LG smart TV sets.
DirecTV will offer Super Bowl coverage in 4K
DirecTV will offer its satellite subscribers access to a feed of Super Bowl LVII in ultra-high definition.