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CNN developing premium, mobile-first weather app
CNN is developing a new mobile app that will allow weather fans to watch forecasts from the channel and follow significant climate events in real-time
Sinclair has strong message for advertisers: “Broadcast is back”
Sinclair's strategy of developing brand identities, licensing programs and distributing its multicast network portfolio has increased viewership — and it wants advertisers to jump on board.
Sinclair to launch television event Charge Con
Sinclair will offer a rare look inside the making of two "CSI" franchises during a new television event called Charge Con later this month, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday.
ESPN streaming service to cost $30 per month, bundle with other Disney streamers
The price includes access to ESPN's complete cable multiplex, specialty channels like ESPN 3, and ESPN Plus.
Peacock to offer in-game stats, interactive features for NBA on NBC
Some of the new features include a "Bingo"-like fantasy sports game and real-time highlights, among others.
Amazon: Prime Video ad-supported tier reaches 130 million U.S. streamers
Amazon says it is launching new ad formats to help marketers reach more than 130 million streamers in the U.S. who watch Prime Video content with commercials.
Fox sees higher revenue, but profit slips, during fiscal Q3
The Super Bowl on the Fox broadcast network and Tubi resulted in an advertising windfall, but net income was lower compared to Q3 2024.
Fox reveals name for future streaming service: “Fox One”
The service will include live news, broadcast channels and sports within a single app, and will allow streamers to bundle a subscription to Fox Nation as well.
Scripps Q1 revenue down, company eyes acquiring stations for Ion
On a conference call with investors, CEO Adam Symson said the company is awaiting federal media deregulation and expects to benefit from "swaps and select asset sales."
Report: YouTube may present NFL game during Week 1
The Google-backed streaming video platform is favored to distribute a rare Friday NFL game during the league's opening weekend.
Echostar willing to partner on wireless; Dish sees lower pay TV churn during Q1
Echostar saw lower pay TV churn during Q1, even as customers continued to cut the cord; the company has expressed a willingness to partner with other companies to boost its wireless reach and revenue.