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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
DCN: Empower young leaders to engage young consumers
Media companies say they want to grow their younger audiences. So, why aren’t executives making more of a concerted effort to lean on that same generation for guidance on how to reach that audience?
Comcast adds Fubo to Xumo Stream, Flex boxes
Fubo has brought more than 400 live cable and streaming channels to Comcast Internet customers by way of the Flex and Xumo Stream boxes.
Tastemade promotes Elvina Payne to Chief Financial Officer
Tastemade has elevated Elvina Payne to the role of Chief Financial Officer, the company announced on Wednesday.
FreeCast brings sports multicast network Stadium to platform
Streaming TV platform FreeCast has inked an agreement with Silver Chalice to distribute its free multicast sports network Stadium.
NBC launches SNL Vault channel on Samsung TV Plus
NBC is bringing its comedy-centric FAST channel SNL Vault to Samsung TV Plus.
Roku, Bango among winners of 2024 StreamTV Awards
More than a dozen companies and executives were honored as the recipients of StreamTV Awards during the 2024 StreamTV Show on Monday.
Echostar hires Tom Fochetta to lead Dish Media advertising unit
Tom Fochetta joins Dish Media from Samsung, where he helped build the advertising unit associated with the FAST platform Samsung TV Plus.
Judge says Diamond Sports must reveal pay TV contracts to leagues
A judge overseeing a bankruptcy case involving Diamond Sports says the broadcaster must provide sports league partners with a peek at its cable TV agreements.
MyBundle to launch streaming bundle with My Outdoors TV, Tastemade
MyBundle will soon offer a premium package that couples lifestyle and adventure service My Outdoor TV with food-focused Tastemade Plus.
DirecTV to launch pop-up experience for Soccer Champions Tour
DirecTV will be unveiling a pop-up experience for soccer fans in New York City after renewing its sponsorship agreement with Soccer Champions Tour.
BuzzFeed struggling to sell “Hot Ones” production studio First We Feast
BuzzFeed is hoping to get $70 million for First We Feast, maker of "Hot Ones," according to Bloomberg.
Jamie Kellner, TV executive who launched Fox & WB, dies at 77
Jamie Kellner, one of the most-influential broadcasting executives of the late 20th century, died last Friday after a battle with cancer.