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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Roku begins beefing up original content offering
Roku has lifted the curtain on a new original series that will soon be added to its ad-supported streaming service.
Flex helps keep Comcast broadband subscribers, executive says
Comcast's streaming TV box may not have deep market penetration, but it's helping the cable and broadband company keep customers.
Netflix mulls licensing original shows to broadcast, cable networks
Netflix has held discussions with several media companies about licensing some of its original programs for airing on linear networks.
Bloomberg extends deal with Entercom to provide updates to news stations
The agreement allows Entercom's news stations to continue carrying Bloomberg Radio-produced segments.
Locast rolls out to Cleveland, bringing service to 30 TV markets
Streaming service Locast is expanding once again, bringing its local TV service to viewers in Cleveland, the company announced on Wednesday.
ViacomCBS inks global broadcast deals for Oprah special
ViacomCBS has reached agreements with dozens of foreign broadcast outlets for a one-time airing of Oprah Winfrey's blockbuster interview with royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.