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Amazon will offer FanDuel Sports Network channels through Prime Video
Amazon and Diamond Sports have reached a deal that will see subscriptions to FanDuel Sports Network channels offered through Prime Video.
The Roku Channel begins selling subscriptions to Max
Roku is now selling subscriptions to Warner Bros Discovery's flagship streaming service Max via The Roku Channel.
Tastemade promotes Niara Simon-Hollis to Head of Marketing
Simon-Hollis will oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy that will cover all aspects of the brand's businesses, Tastemade said.
MyFree DirecTV launches with 70 FAST channels
The channels come from A+E Networks, the E. W. Scrpips Company, Fox Corporation and others, with plans to add Fremantle streams in the near future.
GCI intends to shut down pay TV service, push customers to Xumo
The company has filed an application with regulators in Alaska to wind down its traditional pay TV service and streaming counterpart Yukon TV.
Verizon avoids carriage dispute with TEGNA
Stations in five metropolitan areas will remain on Verizon's Fios TV service for a while longer.
Amazon to shut down Freevee, move content to Prime Video
Amazon is moving forward with a plan to consolidate its FAST service Freevee into Prime Video, according to a report.
Charter promotes Elena Ritchie to SVP, Video at Spectrum
Ritchie will oversee the teams advancing Spectrum's various video strategies, including experience, hardware and software architecture, engineering and product.
Dhanusha Sivajee appointed Chief Experience Officer at TEGNA
TEGNA has appointed Dhanusha Sivajee as a senior vice president and the company's Chief Experience Officer.
UKTV completes “masterbrand” refresh of linear channels
UKTV has finalized its rebranding of several linear television channels in the country, bringing Gold and Alibi under its common identity.
TEGNA stations may be dropped from Verizon Fios this week
Verizon has sent a notice to some customers of its Fios TV service with a warning that one of their local television channels may be removed on Tuesday.
AMC Networks acquires full control of BBC America for $49 million
AMC Networks has bought out its partner for the cable channel BBC America.