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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Scripps News hires Alisyn Camerota, who scores interview with Don Lemon
Alisyn Camerota has joined Scripps News as a special events anchor and made her debut with an exclusive interview featuring Don Lemon.
Comcast rebrands loyalty program as Xfinity Membership
Comcast is rebranding its loyalty program for Xfinity TV and Internet subscribers as "Xfinity Membership," which will offer discounts, perks and prizes simply for being a customer.
Ampere: Netflix investment in premium sports paying off
Live events generated 60 percent of major streaming acquisition spikes, led overwhelmingly by sports.
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Former RNC Chairman Reince Priebus joins Fox News as political analyst
Reince Priebus is joining the Fox News Channel as an on-air political contributor, the cable news channel announced on Tuesday.
Hulu launches Spanish TV bundle with Disney Plus
Hulu is now offering a package of live Spanish-language networks bundled with its on-demand catalog and Disney Plus for $30 per month.
California appeals court upholds TV anchor’s gender discrimination award
The court found her employer unlawfully paid her less than a male co-anchor for equal work and retaliated against her.
CuriosityStream: Financial discipline led to revenue growth in 2025
The company expects Q4 revenue of $18 million to $20 million, up at least 27 percent year over year.
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Scripps names Madhavi Tadikonda as Director, Network Sales
The E. W. Scripps Company has hired Madhavi Tadikonda to serve as the broadcaster's new Director of Network Sales.
Sinclair consolidates local news operations in New England
Sinclair is consolidating the newsrooms of two New England stations into a single unit and rebranding its ABC affiliate as "Coastal ABC."
DIRECTV launches streaming solution for small businesses
Packages start at $40 per month for eligible businesses and include access to more than 140 free, ad-supported streaming channels.
Frank van der Post tapped to lead WOW! as CEO
DigitalBridge and Crestview appointed Frank van der Post as CEO of WOW!, succeeding Teresa Elder, following the company’s take-private acquisition.
Charter’s ShowSeeker combines with Innovar Solutions
ShowSeeker has combined with Innovar Solutions to unify ad operations and workflow tools for media companies across linear, streaming and connected TV inventory.