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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
A+E Global Media renews measurement pact with Nielsen
The deal covers audience measurement for brands including A&E, Lifetime and the History Channel.
Report: SEC could eliminate requirement for quarterly financial disclosures
Regulators say the change could reduce compliance burdens and encourage more companies to remain publicly traded.
DIRECTV adds NCAA March Madness multiview option
DIRECTV is introducing new viewing tools ahead of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, including a multiview “Mix” channel and expanded functionality within its mobile app.
Report: Nexstar wants $2.75 billion bank loan for TEGNA acquisition
A group of major banks led by Bank of America are arranging a $2.75 billion leveraged loan to help finance Nexstar Media Group’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA.
Sinclair’s Harvey Arnold to receive Television Engineering Achievement Award
Sinclair's SVP of Engineering Harvey Arnold will receive the 2026 Television Engineering Achievement Award.
Philo rolls out cheaper TV plan without bundled content
Philo has restored a lower-priced plan that offers access to premium cable networks over streaming without the inclusion of bundled, network-backed streaming apps and content.
Hub: Sports fans still frustrated by broadcast, streaming TV deals
Fragmented media rights deals force viewers to navigate multiple apps and subscriptions to follow a single sport or team.
Hearst’s Pam Barber to retire from WMOR Tampa
Hearst television says Pam Barber will retire as the President and General Manager of its independent television station in the Tampa, Florida market.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
PlayStation gamers in U.K. could get payment following lawsuit
The lawsuit could affect 12.2 million PlayStation users, with potential damages of £2 billion ($2.6 billion).
NARB says T-Mobile should modify certain satellite coverage claims
Promotional spots imply that T-Mobile's wireless coverage is universal thanks to its satellite-based connectivity, which isn't available everywhere.
Media Rating Council questions Nielsen’s revised audience estimates
The watchdog reported a 10 percent decline in adults 25–54 impressions and raised concerns about panel representation and modeling accuracy.
CPJ: Israel kills most journalists in 2025, data reveals
More journalists were targeted and killed by Israel than any other country in the world last year, according to a report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in recent weeks.