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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
FilmRise taps Katherine Weinstein to lead content sales, distribution
FilmRise has promoted Katherine Weinstein to the role of Director of Content Sales & Distribution, starting this week.
Fox News grabs highest TV ratings during Republican National Convention
Fox News coverage of the Republican National Convention outperformed competitors CNN and MSNBC in overall and key demo ratings across four nights.
Optimum renews deal with Gray Television for local stations
Local TV stations owned by Gray, along with Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games, will continue to be available on Optimum TV.
CNN, Fox Business broadcaster Lou Dobbs dies at 78
The business news anchor and analyst helped shape the cable news industry over a five-decade television career.
Frontier starts offering self-install kit to fiber Internet customers
Frontier is introducing a new self-installation kit for customers who want to quickly activate service without waiting for a technician.
Disney weighs integration of linear channels into streaming apps
Disney could launch pop-up channels for Marvel films and episodes of "The Simpsons" within some of its streaming apps, according to a report.
Subaru makes SiriusXM standard on 2025 car models
Subaru will make SiriusXM satellite radio available as a standard feature across its entire 2025 model line-up in the United States
Optimum launches low-cost streaming TV package
Altice U.S. has unveiled a new low-cost streaming TV package for its Optimum Internet subscribers.
Fandango founder J. Michael Cline dies after fall from hotel
J. Michael Cline, who founded the online ticket marketplace Fandango, has died at the age of 64.
TCL brings free streaming TV platform to Roku
TCL TV Plus replaces the TCL app on the company's own Roku TVs, and is available to users of other Roku devices through the Channel Store.
NBC will offer pop-up channels for Olympic games on pay TV
NBC will produce two spillover channels, Paris Extra 1 and Paris Extra 2, for additional live events from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Echostar reboots wireless brand Boost Mobile
The company is touting simplicity across its prepaid plans, but some options have hidden strings attached.