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Walmart eliminating 1,500 tech, advertising jobs
More than 100 workers will be affected in California, where Walmart has a large technology hub.
Madhive announces Fraud Free Guarantee for local ad buyers
The guarantee is meant to enhance confidence in the buying and outcomes process.
SiriusXM signs Stephen A. Smith to new radio deal
Stephen A. Smith will produce two talk shows for SiriusXM, starting in September, the radio broadcaster announced.
Bango: Subscription bundles help services achieve “forever” status
Most Americans have at least one "forever subscription" — a subscription-based product that they don't plan to cancel in the near future.
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Nathan Simington to depart FCC this week
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has announced his intention to depart the agency by the end of the week.
Woman suing Wikipedia for wrongful termination filed similar discrimination case in 2022
The woman, Kayla Mae, denied being transgender in a discrimination case filed three years ago, but said the opposite in her lawsuit against the Wikimedia Foundation.
LinkedIn partners with Paramount, Innovid, Sprinklr on CTV ad opportunities
LinkedIn is building on its connected TV advertising opportunities through new partnerships with Paramount, Innovid, Sprinklr and Adobe.
Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune coming to Hulu, Peacock
Comcast's Peacock and Disney's Hulu will offer next-day episodes of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune under a deal struck with Sony Pictures Television this week.
Apple may get baseball games vacated by ESPN
The tech giant is hoping to land a bigger package of live baseball games than what Comcast's NBC Sports is pursuing.
Fubo, DAZN partner on linear sports channels
DAZN gets free access to Fubo Sports Network, while Fubo streamers can add DAZN 1 for a separate fee.
Savannah Bananas get broadcast TV debut on CW Network
A sold-out game against the Texas Tailgaters will mark the first time Banana Ball is played on over-the-air network television.
Senators push for streamers to carry C-SPAN
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers introduced a non-binding resolution calling on YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV to offer the political affairs multiplex.