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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.
Free TV Networks to debut fourth multicast network Busted
Free TV Networks will launch a new true crime, reality-based network called Busted on March 1.
Facebook to settle Trump lawsuit over banned account for $25 million
Meta Platforms, the parent company of the social network, will commit $22 million to the build-out of Trump's presidential library.
Missing Chicago TV employee Kevin Spencer found dead
Kevin Spencer was reported missing on Monday after he failed to report to work; his family later revealed he died by suicide.
DirecTV to donate $1 million for wildfire relief, broadcast FireAid benefit
DirecTV is committing $1 million to wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Southern California.
Philo earns “Best Places to Work” designation by Built In
Philo has ranked on Built In's "Best Places to Work" chart for yet another year, a testament to employee satisfaction and retention at its three offices.
WBD will merge Eurosport with TNT Sports in U.K., Ireland
Warner Bros Discovery will merge its free-to-air network Eurosport with TNT Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland later this year.
Cox Media renews measurement agreement with Nielsen
Cox Media Group has renewed its partnership with Nielsen Media Research, the companies announced on Monday.