News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Prime Video sets Thursday Night Football record with Lions-Cowboys game
Amazon set a viewership record for its Thursday Night Football telecast between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, which drew nearly 20 million sports fans.
LG Channels adds two new Stingray music channels
Smart television maker LG has added two new Stingray music channels to its streaming service LG Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Stingray launches new music channels on Amazon Prime Video
Stingray says it has inked a new deal with Amazon that will see several of its own channels offered through Prime Video for free.
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.