News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Sinclair raises revenue guidance on strong political ad buys
The TV broadcaster expects political advertising to help offset core, non-political ad buying.
Comcast Advertising hires MLB exec to lead global marketing and insights
Comcast Advertising has hired former Major League Baseball's global head of marketing to serve in a similar role for their firm.
Comcast launches new FAST service The Network for original shows
Comcast has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel called The Network, which the company will use to distribute new original series to Xfinity customers and Xumo TV users.
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Comcast (press release)
Frndly TV adds Ion Plus to streaming service, Craftsy TV coming soon
Frndly TV is adding two more channels to its line-up of more than 50 linear TV networks.
KCNC Denver GM Tim Wieland to oversee KCBS, KCAL Los Angeles
CBS News and Stations will saddle the general manager of its Denver-based TV station with the same job duties in Los Angeles
DirecTV will carry Chicago Sports Network in October
DirecTV is the first pay television provider to announce its intention to distribute the Chicago Sports Network when it launches in October.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announces retirement
Wojnarowski is leaving the media industry to become the GM of the men's basketball team at his alma mater.
WBD’s streamer Max lands on VIDAA smart TVs
VIDAA is bringing Max to more than 60 countries through a new partnership with Warner Bros Discovery.
Spectrum Reach announces collaboration with Amazon Ads
The partnership aims to help small businesses tap into more advertising inventory through Spectrum products.
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Charter Communications (press release)
Netflix drops trailer for basketball docuseries “Starting 5”
The program will shine a spotlight on some of the biggest starts in the National Basketball Association.
Facebook parent Meta bans RT from social platforms
The social media company said it decided to ban RT and related news outlets globally "after careful consideration."
Fox Weather lands on DirecTV’s connected set-top boxes
DirecTV customers with Internet-connected set-top boxes can now stream Fox Weather as part of their service.