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Monterey TV station abruptly shuts news department
Starting this week, there will be fewer sources of local television news in Central California.
Tenetic to integrate Comscore data into media intelligence systems
Tenetic and Comscore are partnering to integrate real-time consumer insights with accredited TV data, giving advertisers and sellers dynamic tools to optimize planning and inventory.
YouTube reverses ban on COVID-19 conspiracy theorists
YouTube says it will reverse a decision to ban content creators who spread conspiracy theories and other misinformation.
Nexstar says no to Jimmy Kimmel, joining Sinclair in boycott
The broadcaster's decision affects nearly three dozen ABC affiliated stations.
Disney reveals streaming price hikes as Kimmel set to return
Disney will be hiking the prices of its Disney Plus and Hulu streaming services, along with certain Disney Plus bundles that include Hulu and ESPN.
Sinclair won’t return Jimmy Kimmel to their ABC affiliates
ABC might be ready for Jimmy Kimmel to return to the air waves — but Sinclair, one of the largest owners of local ABC affiliates — is not.
Prosecutors outline possible motive for KXTV shooting
Sacramento prosecutors accuse Anibal Hernandez Santana of fired multiple shots into ABC10’s newsroom in a politically motivated attack, leading to state and federal charges carrying up to 17 years in prison.
Jimmy Kimmel to return to ABC on Tuesday, network confirms
Jimmy Kimmel will return to his late-night perch on ABC this week, ending a brief suspension that drew national attention to the intersection of politics, broadcasting and government oversight.
TEGNA renews broadcast agreement with Kroenke Sports for Colorado sports
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will once again make a slate of Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games available on free broadcast television through a renewed agreement with TEGNA.
DirecTV app lands on Vizio smart TVs
Streamers with Vizio smart TVs can now watch hundreds of free and premium channels from DirecTV via a native app on that platform, the company announced on Monday.
Sinclair pulls Charlie Kirk documentary from ABC affiliates
Sinclair pulled a documentary on Charlie Kirk from the schedule of its ABC affiliates on Friday, opting to air "Celebrity Family Feud" instead.
Man arrested for drive-by shooting at Sacramento ABC TV station
Police in Northern California are still attempting to determine a motive for the Friday afternoon shooting.