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Sinclair’s Comet to air “The Librarians,” “The Outpost” from Electric Entertainment
Sinclair’s sci-fi multicast network Comet has licensed The Librarians, set to debut with a February marathon and weekly slots.
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NBC: Super Bowl LX, Winter Olympic Games will stream in 4K
Comcast's NBC Universal says it will offer its presentation of Super Bowl LX and the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in ultra high-definition.
The Trade Desk promotes Tahnil Davis to interim Chief Financial Officer
Davis, a decade-long company veteran, steps into the role as The Trade Desk prepares to report Q4 earnings.
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."