News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Sky Italia seeks damages from DAZN-TIM soccer deal
Comcast's Sky Italia has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Telecom Italia and DAZN of violating local laws there.
Gray Media closes acquisition of Block Communications stations
Gray Media has finalized a transaction that involves acquiring a handful of local television stations from Block Communications.
Mubi selects Bitmovin to power cloud-based VOD platform
The agreement is designed to improve scalability, speed and video quality as Mubi expands its global streaming catalog.
Philo adds AMC’s All Reality streamer to bundle package
Philo is adding a new reality television-themed streaming service to its Bundle Plus package.
Spectrum launches “Second Line” perk for mobile customers
Charter Communications has rolled out a new feature for its Spectrum Mobile customers that allows subscribers to add a second phone number to their primary device.
Fox News Media leads news brands on YouTube in April
Fox News Media ended April as the leading provider of news clips to YouTube based on viewership, according to data from Emplifi.
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Fox News Media names Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship recipients
Fox News Media has named Amanda Parker and Tess Sonne as the recipients of its 2026 Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship.
Spectrum promotes Dave Rodrian to SVP, Connectivity Products
Rodrian previously led Spectrum's Wi-Fi and Internet product teams; his promotion comes as long-time senior leader Carl Leuschner is set to retire.
NFL Network goes dark on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
The carriage dispute is the first involving NFL Network and its sister channel NFL RedZone since both were acquired by ESPN earlier this year.
HMPG to debut “The Champion’s Edge” on ABC stations
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is expanding its educational and informational (E/I) programming slate with the launch of a new show called "The Champion's Edge."
Sheldon Ingram to retire from Hearst’s WTAE to pursue acting career
General assignment reporter Sheldon Ingram is turning in the microphone at Hearst-owned WTAE to pursue an acting career full time.
FCC orders early renewal of Bridge News stations
The order is connected to an FCC investigation into whether Bridge News transferred control of its stations without proper authorization.