News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Breezeline parent Cogeco reports flat revenue during Q3
Cogeco reported flat revenue during Q3; the company is hoping to boost the stickiness of its broadband service with a new wireless offering.
SES finalizes Intelsat merger after FCC approval
SES and Intelsat have closed on their merger after receiving FCC approval to transfer radio spectrum licenses from one company to the other.
Gray Media stations to televise Central Texas flood documentary
Gray Media stations across Texas will air a half-hour documentary on the devastating storm and floods this Friday.
Parks Associates seeks speakers, papers for Future of Video conference
Parks Associates has announced the agenda and issued a call for speakers and papers for its 8th annual "Future of Video: Business of Streaming" conference.
Fox News licenses “Ruthless” podcast as part of new media expansion
Fox News has launched a new media business and agreed to license the hit political podcast "Ruthless."
Viant reveals ad tech partnership with LG Ad Solutions
Inventory from more than 45 million LG smart TVs and smart screens used in the United States is now available through Viant's demand-side platform.
Hearst honors Suzanne Grethen with TV producer fellowship program
The Suzanne Grethen Creative Services Associate Producer Fellowship will help develop and nurture emerging television production talent.
Wikimedia Foundation considers closing Wikinews
The parent organization of Wikipedia said its sister platform Wikinews doesn't produce enough "well-rounded" news, and most traffic comes from search engine bots.
TEGNA to pay $222,000 after accidentally showing porn during newscast
The payout is connected to an incident during a local news broadcast that sparked an FCC investigation into indecent material on TV.
Trump Media launches streaming service, with Newsmax among charter outlets
Trump Media & Technology Group has officially entered the global streaming market with the launch of its new platform, Truth Plus, developed in partnership with right-of-center news outlet Newsmax.
Synamedia joins National Content & Television Cooperative
The deal allows NCTC members to tap into broadband and video solutions from the tech firm.
Fox News dominates Q2, beats broadcast networks in ratings
The Fox News Channel continued to outpace its broadcast rivals during the second quarter of 2025, beating ABC and NBC in total viewers and overtaking CBS for the month of June.