News
The latest stories published on The Desk.
IAB releases measurement services contract framework for public comment
IAB says the framework is intended to reduce contractual fragmentation and streamline negotiations across the digital advertising ecosystem.
SiriusXM slides new satellite into operational service
Intuitive Machines has handed the satellite over to SiriusXM, and it has entered operational service.
CBS partners with Hearst on new “Lucky Dog” series
The show follows Brandon McMillan as he pairs dogs with military families; it will air as part of the CBS WKDN educational/informational programming block.
Local Now renews deal for Warner Bros Discovery streams
The deal keeps free streaming channels like CNN Headlines, CNN Originals and WB At the Movies on the Allen Media-owned FAST platform.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Paramount settlement lacks structural remedies, ex-FCC nominee Sohn says
Her comments came a day after California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement resolving the state-led antitrust challenge to the merger.
WXIN brings Ray Cortopassi back to Indianapolis as host of “Indy Now”
Cortopassi spent more than two decades reporting and anchoring in Indianapolis; he most-recently worked at WGN-TV in Chicago.
DIRECTV launches FAST channel for “Military Makeover with Montel”
The launch expands DIRECTV’s work with programmers to turn content libraries into dedicated viewing destinations.
KPI: Political ad spending expected to hit $12 billion as midterm races heat up
Broadcast television remains the largest projected category at $4.88 billion for this year’s races, KPI said.
Sinclair to expand The National News Desk on local TV stations
Sinclair, Inc. is expanding the availability of its national news program "The National News Desk" on a handful of its stations across the country.
Paramount required to operate free streaming service under settlement over WBD merger
The condition was outlined Monday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office led the multi-state antitrust challenge.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Networks back CNN in opposing White House pool changes; lawsuit filed against Trump
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC suspended their shared television pool coverage of presidential events after CNN was ousted from the White House press pool on Monday.
Sources: Disney won’t run ads in ad-free tiers, despite change to user agreements
A small tweak to a user agreement in some parts of the world had the Internet abuzz with rumors that Disney will start streaming ads in commercial-free tiers.
FACT CHECK