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5 million watch ITV 1 debate between Sunak, Starmer
Around 5 million British TV households watched ITV's Prime MInister debate on Tuesday, according to overnight ratings shared by the broadcaster.
Fiber internet scores high customers satisfaction marks
More customers are satisfied with fiber-based Internet services over non-fiber offerings, according to a new report.
Roku staffs up advertising business with new executives
Roku has hired a pair of new executives that will help build out the company's digital advertising businesses.
Frndly TV confirms it will add Weigel’s MeTV Toons
Frndly TV says it will offer Weigel Broadcasting's new retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons when the network launches later this month.
Paramount could cut jobs if Skydance merger falls through
Paramount is likely to eliminate some jobs amid a corporate restructuring if its proposed merger with Skydance Media falls through, executives affirmed this week.
Fox’s post-verdict Trump interview draws 1.174 million viewers
Former President Donald Trump's first post-conviction interview drew nearly double the average audience to "Fox & Friends Weekend," according to Nielsen.
Philo adds five new FAST channels to service
Philo has added five new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels to its budget streaming video platform.
Paramount, Skydance reach agreement on merger framework
Paramount and Skydance Media have agreed to a framework for a proposed merger that could be announced in the coming days.
Skydance offers revised bid for Paramount Global, report says
The revised bid comes several weeks after pre-merger discussions between Skydance and Paramount exited a window of exclusivity.
WBD CEO says company still interested in NBA games for TNT
WBD CEO David Zaslav says TNT wants to remain a global leader in sports, but needs to pursue rights deals that make solid financial sense.
FilmRise leans on CFO Johnny Holden for growth strategy
FilmRise is expanding the role of its chief financial executive to include growth strategy initiatives.
Little Dot Studios licenses Curiosity Stream documentaries
The shows add to Little Dot Studios' output of more than 20,000 hours of fact-based content across YouTube and other platforms.