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Apple set to offer Apple TV Plus app for Android phones
Apple is preparing the release of an Apple TV Plus app that will work natively on Android mobile devices.
Associated Press banned from White House event over “Gulf of America” recognition
The organization continues to use the name "Gulf of Mexico," despite President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the body of water.
Audacy CFO Rich Schmaeling resigns before April contract expiration
Rich Schmaeling, the Chief Financial Officer at radio broadcaster Audacy, has resigned his post about two months before the expiration of his employment contract.
Parler acquires Edgio content delivery network EdgeCast
Parler Cloud Technologies on Monday announced it had completed its acquisition of Edgio's content delivery network (CDN) business, called EdgeCast.
Fox requires registration to watch Super Bowl for free on Tubi
Fox will require users to register for a free account on Tubi if they want to watch Super Bowl LIX through the Tubi app for phones, tablets and smart TVs.
Revry hires Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision
Revry has hired Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision to serve as its lead executive in charge of distribution and partnerships.
ITVT announces TV of Tomorrow Show 2025 in San Francisco
ITVT has announced the next installment of its prestigious industry conference TVOT Show, scheduled to take place this summer in San Francisco.
Monumental Sports launch real-time betting on streaming platform
The Monumental Sports Network is partnering with BetMGM and Play Anywhere to integrate real-time sports betting odds and wagering on its streaming platform Monumental Plus. Starting this week, streamers with a Monumental Plus (stylized as Monumental+) subscription will receive real-time ... Read more
DirecTV sports package MySports launches in more areas
DirecTV is now offering its sports-inclusive package MySports in more markets after reaching an agreement to distribute third party-owned Fox affiliates.
Dave Howitt, Sinclair SVP of Programming, to retire in March
Dave Howitt, a TV programming executive who has spent 30 years with Sinclair, will retire from the industry in March.
NTSB forces reporters to get plane crash updates on X
The NTSB says it will only notify the media about press conferences and investigative updates on two recent plane crashes via the social media platform X.
Free streaming use rises in 2024, but users express confusion over choices
Entertainment and news channels prove popular with streamers; many lament the sheer number of options and platforms available.