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Verizon starts offering Disney bundle with ESPN Unlimited to customers
Verizon has refreshed some of its Disney-related streaming perks, with two new bundles offering access to the streaming sports plan ESPN Unlimited, the company confirmed to The Desk on Tuesday.
TEGNA shareholders approve proposed Nexstar acquisition
Shareholders of TEGNA have signaled their approval of a proposed merger involving Nexstar Media Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.
MyFree DIRECTV adds more sports, entertainment channels as service celebrates milestone
MyFree DIRECTV is adding seven new linear content streams, including four from AMC Networks.
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Starz courts A+E Global Media, but no purchase offer on the table
Starz has expressed an interest in acquiring some or all of A+E Global Media, according to a report.
RTL Group CEO Thomas Rabe to step down in 2026
aThomas Rabe, the Chief Executive Officer of RTL Group, will step down from that role at the European broadcast conglomerate next year.
Charter offering Spectrum Internet free Gig speed boost during Thanksgiving
Charter Communications is giving customers of its Spectrum Internet service faster download speeds during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
Apple to stop charging separate subscription for MLS Season Pass
Apple will stop charging a separate fee for Major League Soccer games next year, according to a report.
Weigel brings MeTV back to Dish Network — but with a catch
Weigel has expanded its distribution agreement with Dish to include multicast networks like MeTV on the satellite platform.
Beasley Media business woes extend into Q3
Beasley Media continued to experience pains in the traditional broadcasting sector as ad dollars shift from radio toward connected audio products.
Paramount to raise price of Paramount Plus in January
Executives justified the cost adjustment by citing Paramount's investment in more premium sports, including UFC.
Sky News to use AI platforms developed by Washington Post
Sky News partnered with the Washington Post's Arc XP to power its five-year digital transformation initiative, Sky News 2030.
Comcast’s Sky to stop offering Sky Live service in December
Customers with Sky Live cameras will be able to use the platform until it closes for good in December.