News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Season 2 of Paramount’s “Frasier” reboot to feature Seattle episode
The second season of the Paramount Plus reboot will feature at least one episode in Seattle, according to the media company.
Trump rally shooting draws sizable audience to Fox News
Ongoing coverage of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump helped Fox News grab its highest weekly ratings since the 2020 election.
Elon Musk vows to move companies from California to Texas
The tech mogul's latest public temper tantrum will see him reincorporate two business in Texas because of a California law involving schools, parents and kids.
NBA identified as victim of alleged criminal hacking scheme
The NBA has been identified as an apparent victim of a criminal hacking scheme, one that is connected to the theft and distribution of raw Fox News video files.
MyBundle hires Ting CRO Michael Goldstein
MyBundle has hired former Ting Chief Revenue Officer Michael Goldstein into the same role for the company, starting this month.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Sinclair’s NewsOn app adds News Press & Gazette news feeds
NewsOn is launching local news feeds for eight more stations through a partnership between parent company Sinclair, Inc. and News Press & Gazette Company.
Spectrum News debuts free streaming channel on Xumo Play
Spectrum News has launched its national news channel through free streaming platform Xumo Play.
C15 Studio hires Chris Flatley away from Fubo
C15 Studio has poached a top advertising sales executive from Fubo to lead the company's ambitious advertising initiatives in a similar role.
Truth Social stock rises 30 percent after Trump assassination attempt
Shares in Trump Media rose 30 percent on Monday, the first business day since an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Channel 4 sees digital audience climb 30 percent in June
Channel 4 saw its digital audience increase 30 percent in the month of June
Redbox will shut down streaming service, lay off workers
Redbox is planning to lay off more than 1,000 workers and shut down its streaming service after its parent company entered into Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
NBC to offer some Olympics coverage in 4K HDR
Comcast's NBC Sports will offer 4K HDR feeds of some Olympic events via distribution on USA Network on pay TV platforms.