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Paramount Plus launches pop-up channel on Vizio WatchFree Plus
Paramount Plus and Vizio are teaming up on a new pop-up channel through the FAST platform WatchFree Plus.
Sinclair to produce, distribute “Unfiltered Soccer” podcast
The soccer program is the third sports-focused show to launch as part of Sinclair's expanding podcast business.
Disney snatches rights to Grammy Awards, starting in 2027
The Walt Disney Company will displace Paramount's CBS as the exclusive broadcast partner of the Grammy Awards, starting in 2027.
TuneIn collates local, national news audio streams into Election Channel
TuneIn has launched a dedicated section called Election Channel that aggregates local and national news radio providers and podcasts.
Hisense named first official partner of FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA has named electronics maker Hisense as the first official partner of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament.
Sky Showtime launches Premium tier, offers lifetime discount
Sky Showtime is offering customers half off the Premium plan for the life of their account when they sign up before mid-December.
TuneIn renews distribution partnership with Cumulus Media
Streaming audio platform TuneIn has renewed its pact with Cumulus Media to distribute the broadcaster's AM and FM radio stations for several more years.
YouTube earns nearly $9 billion in Q3 as ads business picks up
After several depressed quarters, YouTube's advertising business appears to be rebounding in a significant way.
Sinclair raises $1.3 million for hurricane relief efforts
Sinclair and its local TV stations helped raise $1.3 million for the Salvation Army's hurricane relief efforts, the company said this week.
SiriusXM reveals more than two dozen holiday-themed music channels
SiriusXM will debut more than two dozen holiday-themed channels this season, including one in partnership with NBC late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon.
Gray Media to produce Election Night special through Local News Live
Local News Live will produce its own Election Night special that will be helmed by a team of four anchors, with contributions from more than 110 local TV newsrooms.
Nexstar buys Cleveland station to create newest duopoly
Nexstar says it will acquire a television station owned by Winston Broadcasting to create a duopoly in the Cleveland market.