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WBD adds 1.1 million streaming subscribers
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) added 1.1 million to its direct-to-consumer streaming services HBO Max and Discovery Plus.
Sky News live stream added to Roku’s free TV service
The Roku Channel has added Comcast's Sky News and NBC's Dateline 24/7 to its free streaming TV service.
Allen Media grabs Judge Mathis from WBD
Allen Media Group has rescued Judge Mathis after his deal with Warner Bros Discovery came to an end.
Former FCC officials to keynote ACA Connects event
Two former heads of the FCC will deliver keynote addresses at the ACA Connects Summit Dinner later this month.
NAB promotes Siciliano to SVP, Communications
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has promoted Alex Siciliano to the role of senior vice president of communications for the trade organization.
Politics help boost Beasley Media’s revenue
Political ad revenue helped offset declines in national ad revenue at Beasley, the company affirmed on Thursday.
Plex adds four free streaming TV channels from Fox
Plex had added four linear content channels from Fox Corporation to its free, ad-supported service.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports skips $140 million payment
Diamond Sports Group says it will continue to broadcast programming as it works on restructuring and payment plans with its creditors.
Samsung rolls out Sky Showtime app to TVs in Europe
Sky Showtime is rolling out to Samsung smart television sets in Europe, putting the app in front of 90 million TV viewers.
SiriusXM reveals coverage for Speedweeks, Daytona 500
SiriusXM says it will offer satellite and streaming radio customers a slate of comprehensive programming of the Daytona 500 before, during and after the race.
Weigel thinks comedy a better ‘catch’ for advertisers
Weigel will sunset its CBS joint venture Decades TV in favor of a new digital network dedicated to reruns of classic comedy shows.
Fubo TV delays financial earnings report
Fubo TV says it will delay its quarterly and full-year earnings report by one business day.