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Google to pay $30 million to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to a $30 million settlement in a class action accusing YouTube of illegally collecting children’s personal data for targeted ads.
Salem Media Executive Chairman Ed Atsinger to step down
Ed Atsinger III will step down as Executive Chairman at the end of 2025; Richard von Gnechten has been appointed Chairman of the Board.
DirecTV launches multiview channels on streaming platform
The new "Mix" channels allow subscribers to watch several sports, news and children's programming networks from a single screen.
Katz Media to handle TV ad sales for Get After It Media
Katz Media Group will handle all ad sales for Get After It Media and its slate of multicast networks, the companies announced on Tuesday.
CNN unveils updated schedule for CNN Headlines streaming channel
CNN has rolled out a refreshed programming schedule for CNN Headlines, its free streaming channel dedicated to news, politics, business and sports stories.
USA, Golf Channel to air sports events as “USA Sports”
The two channels will maintain separate schedules, but offer live athletic events under a singular brand name.
MSNBC to rebrand as MS NOW under Versant ownership
The channel is paying homage to its roots by keeping two letters.
DAZN tapped Amagi to support FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN selected Amagi to serve as the exclusive live playout partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 soccer tournament, the companies confirmed this week.
DirecTV partners with Learfield on college football marketing initiatives
Six schools will be part of the agreement, including Ohio State University and the University of Texas.
Hisense launches free streaming platform through Xumo partnership
The app, called Hisense Channels, will offer more than 200 free content streams on Google TV-powered Hisense TVs.
FilmRise brings short-form video content to Fire TV Channels
FilmRise is bringing its library of films and TV shows to Amazon's Fire TV Channels platform as short-form video content, the company announced on Friday.
Viewpoint: What does Sinclair’s “strategic review” really involve?
Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley says the company is exploring “strategic opportunities” for its Broadcast division and may separate its Ventures arm, sparking speculation over possible buys and restructuring.
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