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Reelz Plus added to Amazon Prime Video Channels
Streamers who watch content through Amazon's Prime Video can now add a subscription to Reelz plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Scripps promotes Stephanie Rey to lead content licensing pacts
The E. W. Scripps Company this week promoted Stephanie Rey to oversee the broadcaster's content licensing and co-production agreements.
Fremantle, Merzigo renew ad-supported video on-demand partnership
Fremantle and Merzigo announced they have renewed their collaboration with a multi-year, multichannel agreement that sees an extension of the AVOD partnership and a new publishing arrangement.
Deal reached to bring Chicago Sports Network to Comcast
The channel will be available in the "Ultimate" tier of Xfinity TV, according to a report.
Woman suing Wikipedia for wrongful termination filed similar discrimination case in 2022
The woman, Kayla Mae, denied being transgender in a discrimination case filed three years ago, but said the opposite in her lawsuit against the Wikimedia Foundation.
Savannah Bananas get broadcast TV debut on CW Network
A sold-out game against the Texas Tailgaters will mark the first time Banana Ball is played on over-the-air network television.
Disney laying off hundreds of workers globally
The Walt Disney Company is moving forward with layoffs that will impact hundreds of workers across its business.
Hub: Prime Video Channels drives streaming loyalty
Streamers who pay for one or more subscription through Prime Video Channels report streaming as "essential" or "very important," according to a new report.
Fox renews local TV measurement deal with Nielsen
Fox Television Stations has renewed its measurement agreement with Nielsen that allows the broadcaster to continue using Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel product to evaluate its traditional and connected TV audiences.
Newsmax renews agreement with Verizon Fios TV
Newsmax has renewed its distribution agreement with Verizon that will keep its cable news channel on Fios TV for a few more years.
New York Times licenses editorial content to Amazon
The New York Times has signed a multi-year agreement to license its editorial and lifestyle content to Amazon.
Network evening news program see lift in ratings
The flagship evening newscasts from the three major broadcast networks all experienced viewership gains in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.