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Audacy launches “Audacy Sports” for radio stations, podcasts

Audacy Sports will distribute live coverage of games from more than 150 college- and professional-level sports teams. 

A promotional image for DirecTV's streaming and satellite TV services.

DirecTV adds new channels from Cineverse, Scripps Networks

Dove Channel, Bob Ross Channel, Scripps News and Court TV are joining the DirecTV lineup on Tuesday.

Stock image of remote control in front of a television set.

OTTera partners with Thoughtful Agency on CreateAds.tv

The platform allows businesses of all sizes to launch creative advertising campaigns in just a few steps.

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TEGNA stations to air Indiana Fever games next season

WTHR and sister-station WALV-CD will air 17 Fever games on free TV in Indianapolis.

BBC News presenter Huw Edwards appears at an event in Cardiff University.

BBC news presenter Huw Edwards resigns from broadcaster

Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC following certain medical advice from his doctors.

Discovery Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav appears in an undated photograph.

WBD CEO David Zaslav took home $49.7 million in 2023: filing

The figure includes $23.1 million in stock awards and $22 million in cash bonuses tied to free cash flow targets.

The Paramount Pictures lot in Southern California.

Sony said to be working with Apollo on bid for Paramount

One potential strategy involves operating Paramount as part of a joint venture.

The logo of streaming TV platform FreeCast.

FreeCast taps Maxim Group to explore NASDAQ direct listing

FreeCast has tapped Maxim Group to serve as its exclusive financial advisor ahead of a direct listing on the NASDAQ.

"Next Stop Paris" is the first original series produced by TCL TV Plus Studios, and features voiceover actors providing dialogue for AI-generated characters.

Viewpoint: Can you spot the Parisian hub?

TCL is using real voice actors to record dialogue for AI-produced characters. Why didn't the company go all the way?

By:
Charles Benaiah
OutKick Founder and CEO Clay Travis appears in an online broadcast for his flagship radio program.

OutKick sees 10 percent growth in multiplatform views during Q1

OutKick grabbed 81 million total multiplatform views during Q1 2024, according to Comscore data released this week.

The logo of Fox News Digital.

Fox News Digital beats CNN, New York Times in key metrics in March

Fox News Media's digital platforms continued to dominate its peers in March 2024, outperforming competitors like the New York Times and CNN in key metrics

The new fourth-generation Tablo over-the-air digital video recorder includes an updated Tablo app experience for streaming and smart TV devices. (Courtesy photo)

KnowTechie names Tablo DVR among best TV accessories for 2024

KnowTechie has named the fourth-generation Tablo DVR one of its best TV accessories for 2024.

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