News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
MeTV reveals programming slate at San Diego Comic Con
The network previously confirmed plans to bring "The Wizard of Oz" back to broadcast TV in October; the announcement this week adds more details on that programming initiative and others.
Phynd brings free streaming games to LG smart televisions
Players can access games without a console using a compatible Bluetooth controller or a smartphone-based virtual controller.
Amazon to close linear Prime TV channel in Germany and Austria
The 24-hour channel launched in April 2025 as a scheduled showcase for movies, series and live sports available through Prime Video.
Scripps News to launch new weekly conversation show
The show will be hosted by media executive Jon Lieberman and feature conversations with reporters and other notable guests.
MediaCo promotes Brian Fisher to President as finance chief departs
Fisher joined MediaCo through Estrella Media and has held senior sales roles across streaming, connected television and multimedia advertising.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Worldwide News Network enters Germany through BLR distribution deal
BLR will offer WWNN’s English-language top- and bottom-of-the-hour newscasts and breaking news alerts to German radio stations.
Veritone renews Pac-12 video licensing agreement
The company will use its Commerce Digital Media Hub platform to organize, display and license Pac-12 content to third parties.
Fox News Digital beats CBS News platforms in key metrics during Q2
The company has topped its competitors in in total digital views for more than 21 straight quarters, per data from Comscore.
DATA
Get After It Media partners with Hasbro on new streaming channel
The channel went live July 13 and is available around the clock through broadcast television affiliates and the Heartland Plus streaming service.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Stingray brings karaoke service to Telly smart TVs
The streaming music app is now available across tens of thousands of Telly smart TVs installed in American homes.
Fox News crushes CBS in prime-time ratings during recent measurement week
Fox News attracted 2.4 million viewers with prime-time programming in weekday viewing, significantly higher than CBS and ABC, according to Nielsen data.
WUPA Atlanta launches new afternoon local newscast
The program focuses on breaking news, weather, traffic, consumer reporting and community coverage across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.