News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Fox One to launch August 21 for $20 per month
Fox Corporation will launch its blockbuster Fox One streaming service on August 21 for $20 per month or $200 per year.
Devin Nunes loses lawsuit against Comcast over comments made on MSNBC
A federal judge says Comcast and NBC Universal would likely prevail on First Amendment grounds if the case went to a jury trial as demanded.
ABC begins broadcasting on new affiliate in Miami
Disney has moved the ABC affiliation in Miami from a television station owned by Warren Buffett to one that is also affiliated with Fox Corporation's broadcast network
Tennis Channel renews media deal with International Tennis Federation
The Tennis Channel has renewed its long-standing partnership with the International Tennis Federation for exclusive U.S. media rights to several high-profile tennis tournaments.
Former ABC News reporter accuses network of bias
Terry Moran accused ABC News and its employees of having implicit political bias based on a lack of ideological diversity among its journalists.
Spectrum to become telecom partner of St. Louis Cardinals
Charter and its telecommunications service brand Spectrum have been named the official telecom partner of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
Hearst promotes Brian Doyle to News Director of WMUR
Hearst Television has hired Brian Doyle, the current Director of Digital Strategy, to serve as the News Director of its New Hampshire TV station.
Scripps hires Sandy Padula to lead research, consumer insights
Scripps has hired Sandy Padula to serve in the role of Vice President and Head of Enterprise Research and Consumer Insights, starting immediately.
HBO Max offers sampling of Britbox comedies, dramas
HBO Max is adding a sampling of Britbox comedies and dramas as part of a limited-run promotion of the British streaming service.
Block Communications sells TV stations to Gray Media
Block Communications has entered into an agreement to sell its entire portfolio of television stations to Gray Media, the companies announced on Friday.
Blue Ant Media finalizes reverse takeover, plans stock exchange listing under new symbol
Blue Ant Media has completed its previously announced reverse takeover and plans to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange under a new ticker symbol.
NESN to use all-female broadcast team for Red Sox game on Tuesday
NESN will air the first complete Boston Red Sox game in franchise history to feature an all-female broadcast booth during Tuesday night’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals.