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DIRECTV accuses Nexstar of withholding evidence in antitrust case
The TV provider accuses Nexstar of improperly using attorney-client privilege to withhold evidence of communications during retransmission consent negotiations.
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Judge approves procedural delays in Nexstar-TEGNA merger challenge
On Friday, a federal judge said all sides involved in the antitrust case will have more time to exchange discovery evidence and prepare and submit expert reports.
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Cumulus to bring targeted FM radio ads to Boston
Advertisers will be able to target listeners east of Route 128 while the station's regular programming continues elsewhere in the Boston market.
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Appeals court reinstates NFL liability in Sunday Ticket case
The appeals court ordered a new trial to determine damages, leaving the NFL's financial liability unresolved.
Broadcast execs: Industry must modernize advertising sales
Broadcasters should franchise best practices from streaming and create bundled opportunities across their platforms, rather than allowing "Big Tech" enterprises to eat their lunch, the executives said.
Microsoft to end Copilot support on LG, Samsung smart TVs
The feature is set to disappear sometime before the end of the year, according to messages seen by The Desk and others.
Amazon ad revenue climbs to $19.6 billion during Q3
Ad revenue increased nearly 11 percent, the slowest rate of growth in five years, but still earning a healthy amount for the tech-focused company.
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Byron Allen sells stake in Starz, nets $20 million profit
Allen's investment firm sold 1.8 million shares of Starz between early August and late September, regulatory documents show.
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Starz revenue grows during Q3 as streaming offsets linear declines
Streaming revenue increased 1.7 percent to $226.6 million, while revenue from traditional television distribution and other sources declined.
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World Cup lifts Televisa-Univision revenue despite U.S. weakness
Revenue in Mexico increased 51 percent to $665 million, while U.S. revenue fell 14 percent to $715 million.
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SiriusXM Q3 profit rises as subscriber losses stabilize
The satellite radio company added 5,000 self-pay subscribers during the quarter, compared to a loss of 40,000 subscribers one year earlier.
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Texas high school football championships to air on Nexstar stations
The University Interscholastic League championships will take place December 16-19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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