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Exclusive reports from Matthew Keys and The Desk.
Hispanic groups push YouTube TV to make deal for Univision, Telemundo
Several Hispanic advocacy groups are urging Google to get back to the negotiating table and make a deal to keep Univision and Telemundo on YouTube TV.
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DirecTV’s MySports offers national NBC feed in Nexstar markets
It is the second time DirecTV has distributed a national NBC programming feed to offset the lack of an agreement to carry affiliated stations.
Suspect in Fox News leaks case accused of hacking FedNet in 2021
The incident took place several years before former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke was accused of stealing footage from Fox News.
Fox Weather unveils brand identity refresh, Fox Square activations
Fox Weather has unveiled a brand identity refresh that includes a new slogan and a new color graphics palette that better ties the network in to its sibling properties.
Fox executive: More Fox One streaming bundles in the works
Fox Streaming CEO Pete Distad said the company is interested in pairing Fox One with more streaming apps, as it will with ESPN Unlimited in October.
Fubo moving forward with sports-only plan, may integrate Hulu channels
A new skinny package called "Fubo Sports" is launching in the coming weeks; the company is looking at various ways to integrate Hulu with Live TV into its core app.
Ad.com acquires Public Good, lauches Search.com
Ad.com has acquired Public Good as part of its development of a new search engine that will incentivize online users, advertisers and publishers alike.
Frndly TV becomes default app on new Roku devices
Frndly TV now comes pre-installed on new Roku devices and is integrated into Roku's Live TV guide, boosting its visibility to users.
TVOT Interview: KPIX GM Scott Warren on CBS AR/VR studios, pursuing local sports rights
KPIX became the first station to develop and deploy a new AR/VR studio for its news broadcasts, creating a new form of local storytelling and influencing other CBS stations to do the same.
USAGM starts firing full-time Voice of America employees
The USAGM is sending termination notices to full-time employees at Voice of America, The Desk has learned.
Judge scolds defense attorneys in Fox News leaks case
The judge said attorneys Michael Maddux and Mark D. Rasch were "unprofessional" when they filed a motion that contained many mistakes.
Former Xumo CEO Colin Petrie-Norris launches Fairground Entertainment
The startup is part studio, part content distributor, and aims to enable the next wave of storytellers through the use of generative artificial intelligence tools.