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Reddit tests interactive ad feature with Paramount, EA Sports
Reddit is testing a new interactive ad format that courts engagement from its users.
LinkedIn courts more news posts, amends acceptable content policy
LinkedIn is amending its acceptable content policy to include potentially-offensive materials that have probative news or historic value.
Comcast’s Sky to stop offering Sky Live service in December
Customers with Sky Live cameras will be able to use the platform until it closes for good in December.
T-Mobile adds Paramount Plus streaming perk to home Internet
The company is relaunching its home Internet plans with three tiers of service, including one that offers streaming perks.
AccuWeather to provide forecasting to MS NOW, CNBC
MS NOW and CNBC will gain access to reporters and forecasts from AccuWeather as part of the new multi-year partnership.
TEGNA reports lower distribution, ad revenue during Q3
Overall revenue was depressed by a predictable drop in political advertising spend against TEGNA-owned local TV stations during Q3.
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Google starts integrating smart assistant Gemini into Google TV Streamer box
Google is bringing its Gemini smart assistant to the Google TV Streamer this week.
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BBC director, news chief exit after memo details unscrupulous editing of Trump speech
The resignations came after an independent investigation found the channel's documentary program Panorama did not clearly disclose edits made to a speech by President Trump in 2021.
Spectrum News launches new regional news network in Georgia
Spectrum News has launched a new regional news chanle for its TV subscribers in Georgia.
YouTube TV to start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as ESPN remains offline
YouTube TV will start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as its dispute with Disney over channels like ESPN and ABC enters a second week.
WCYB meteorologist Dave Dierks to retire after four decades on-air
WCYB's first meteorologist Dave Dierks will retire from the station in August 2026.
Scripps Sports gets rights to Major League Volleyball championship
Scripps has announced a new deal this week to bring the championship series from Major League Volleyball to Ion in 2026.