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News articles and original analysis on the broadcast television industry, including local television and broadcast networks.
Paramount asks judge to toss lawsuit over proposed Warner Bros Discovery merger
Attorneys for Paramount say an antitrust lawsuit filed by streaming and pay TV consumers over the company's deal to acquire Warner Bros should be tossed due to lack of standing.
CBS: No plan to offer Joe Rogan spot on “60 Minutes”
Paramount is disputing a report published by a gossip blog and repeated by a newspaper that claims "60 Minutes" is weighing a role for podcaster Joe Rogan.
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Roku launches $25 bundle with Streaming Stick Plus, Fox One
Roku has officially debuted a new bundle offering that pairs a Roku Streaming Stick Plus with access to Fox One for $25.
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NPR overhauling dues model for member stations
The change follows the loss of federal funding data and aims to avoid penalizing stations for strong fundraising.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to skip Congressional hearing on media deals
A lawyer for the NFL said ongoing litigation concerning the topic of the hearing required Commissioner Goodell to exempt himself from testifying later this month.
Dish founder Charlie Ergen makes deal to acquire controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting
The deal gives Charlie Ergen's Conx a 75 percent controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting; the acquisition is still subject to FCC approval.
Nielsen: Linear radio continues to dominate digital audio space
Linear radio maintained or grew share across most demographics, highlighting its resilience in a fragmented audio market, Nielsen's report showed.
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Synamedia sells video network business to Lumine Group
Synamedia is selling its video network business to Lumine Group, the companies announced this week.
Griffin Media channels restored to DIRECTV after month-long dispute
Network-affiliated stations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa were restored to DIRECTV's satellite and streaming platforms Tuesday afternoon, according to a source.
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Sinclair rolls out NextGen consumer education tool in Columbus
Sinclair has launched a new consumer education tool making Columbus residents aware of the benefits of the next-generation broadcast standard NextGen TV.
Fox One, Comcast’s Peacock added to YouTube Primetime Channels
The launch of Fox One and Peacock on YouTube Primetime Channels comes about a week before both apps are set to offer live games from the FIFA World Cup tournament.
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Nexstar expands ’30 Days of Giving’ by committing $300,000 to non-profits
Nexstar is doubling the size of its “30 Days of Giving” initiative as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.