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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Philo adds free streaming channels from Kevin Hart’s entertainment company
Philo has inked a distribution deal with Kevin Hart's media company Laugh Out Loud Productions to distribute two of the company's free streaming channels on its platform
ESPN attracts 2.3 million prime-time viewers during Q1
aThe network's daily average minute audience was around 868,000 viewers, according to Nielsen ratings.
DirecTV adds NBC-owned streaming channels to free platform
DirecTV has struck a deal with Comcast's NBC Universal to add more than a dozen free streaming channels to its no-cost platform MyFree DirecTV.
Salem Media Group announces partnerships with Trumps
The CEO of Salem Media said the deals were proof that it is an "exciting time to be a Salem shareholder."
Gray Media promotes Mark Little to GM of KWQC
Gray Media has promoted the news director of its Memphis television station to serve as the general manager of its local TV outlet in Iowa.
Salem Radio’s Hugh Hewitt joins Fox News as contributor
Hugh Hewitt is joining Fox News Media as an on-air contributor, the broadcaster announced on Friday.
European Broadcasting Union launches fact-checking unit
Public service broadcasters participating in the EBU will work on a new fact-check initiative that will strengthen investigative journalism and help fight online misinformation.
John Malone to take chair emeritus status at WBD
John Malone has announced he will not seek re-election to the board of directors at Warner Bros Discovery.
FreeCast launches free streaming channel Cigar TV
FreeCast has launched a new specialty channel called Cigar TV, which is now available on its own connected TV platform and on Roku.
Scripps completes refinancing of term loans
Scripps has completed the refinancing of its term loans and secured a new revolving credit facility, the company said on Thursday.
Comcast’s Sky to bring Saturday Night Live to London
Comcast's Sky Group is working with "Saturday Night Live" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels on a British adaptation of the light night sketch comedy show.
Charter ad business Spectrum Reach partners with PubMatic
Charter's ad business Spectrum Reach has formed a partnership with PubMatic that will help marketers across both services.