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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Local Now renews deal for Warner Bros Discovery streams
The deal keeps free streaming channels like CNN Headlines, CNN Originals and WB At the Movies on the Allen Media-owned FAST platform.
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DIRECTV launches FAST channel for “Military Makeover with Montel”
The launch expands DIRECTV’s work with programmers to turn content libraries into dedicated viewing destinations.
RTL to cut 500 jobs following Sky Deutschland merger
The job cuts are expected to be completed by the end of 2027, with contracts cancelled and vacant positions going unfilled.
Disney Plus rolls out curated playlists globally
Disney is rolling out a new feature that allows subscribers of its flagship streaming service Disney Plus to find shows and movies through curated playlists.
IBC pulls in 41,200 attendees, down from 2025
IBC saw lower attendance this year, a trend afflicting other broadcast-focused trade shows and conferences.
Pew: U.S. electorate grows more diverse ahead of 2026 midterms
Hispanic and Asian voters are driving much of the electorate’s recent growth heading into the 2026 election, according to Pew data.
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Gray Media expands weekday lineup with new seasons, daily “The Good Side”
Gray Media has launched new seasons of “Investigate TV Plus” and “Aging Untold” while expanding “The Good Side” to a Monday-through-Friday schedule.
Gray Media brings 111 local TV news streams to Local Now
Local Now is expanding the amount of local television news content available on its platform through a new deal with broadcaster Gray Media.
AMC Global Media launches free streamer in some European countries
AMC has launched SELEKT Light in Czechia and Slovakia, replacing its former AMC Mikro service with a free, advertising-supported streaming platform.
Nielsen: “The Pitt,” “Abbott Elementary” lead viewing among Emmy nominees
Nielsen measured total viewing across broadcast, cable and streaming from June 2025 through May 2026.
Allen Media renews ABC affiliation agreement for seven stations
The agreement keeps ABC entertainment, news and sports programming on Allen-owned stations across Hawaii, Oregon, Wisconsin and Michigan.
WKRC expands Cincinnati news lineup with new newscast, political program
Sinclair, Inc’s. local television station in Cincinnati will expand its local news offerings by debuting a new afternoon newscast later this month. Starting September 21, viewers of WKRC (Channel 12, CBS & CW Network) can get local news, weather and ... Read more