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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Ross Video restructures commercial, technical teams with eye toward growing South Asian business
Ross Video expanded and restructured its SAARC commercial and technical teams to improve customer coverage and support.
CNBC to roll out new logo on December 13
Versant has lifted the curtain on a new logo for its business affairs network CNBC that moves away from the branding of NBC Universal while committing itself to a digital-first future.
Versant to launch MS NOW subscription service with live news, events
Versant will launch the progressive equivalent of Fox Nation next summer, just in time for the midterm election.
Paramount’s Ananey Studios, Fawesome strike content distribution partnership
Future Today will stream three Ananey Studios titles — “The Malevolent Bride,” “Rising” and “Remnants” — on its free Fawesome platform.
DIRECTV offers free movie networks, Spotify Premium during holidays
DIRECTV is offering new and existing customers a number of perks and freebies during the holiday season.
Ex-Paramount streaming exec Jeff Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment
Oaktree Capital Management has appointed streaming industry veteran Jeff Shultz to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of its global media venture Radial Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday.
Broadcasters Foundation seeks donations to help TV, radio colleagues during crisis
The BFOA is soliciting donations to assist radio and TV professionals during Giving Tuesday.
FCC urges radio stations to lock down Barix equipment after hacks
The FCC is urging radio stations to lock down Barix equipment with tougher passwords after a string of cybersecurity incidents.
Comcast settles data breach probe for $1.5 million
Comcast has agreed to forfeit $1.5 million to the FCC to resolve a probe over the mishandling of customer account and personal information.
Comcast’s Xfinity TV starts offering NBCSN
Comcast's new national sports channel NBCSN is now available on its own Xfinity TV service, about a week after it launched on Google-owned streamer YouTube TV.
Nielsen to measure Lionsgate multicast network Moviesphere Gold
Nielsen will begin measuring Moviesphere Gold as part of its aggregated ratings for the FAST channel Moviesphere.
Paramount Plus to stream UEFA Champions League games in U.K., Ireland
Paramount Global has secured the exclusive streaming rights to UEFA Champions League games offered in the United Kingdom, starting with the 2027 season.