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Report: Americans spend $200 annually on unused subscriptions
The average American spends nearly $1,100 on subscription products each year, of which $200 goes toward services they rarely, or never, use.
Netflix says ad-supported tier has 94 million users
Netflix says 94 million users around the world are streaming content with ads.
Scripps Sports adds Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games
Scripps is bolstering its portfolio of locally-televised sports by partnering with the Tampa Bay Lightning to bring premium hockey to broadcast TV in Florida.
Charter names Jake Perlman as Chief Technology Officer
Charter Communications has promoted Jake Perlman to serve as the company's Chief Technology and Information Officer.
CNN All Access subscription tier to include streaming app
CNN will launch a new streaming app that includes linear channels and on-demand programming as part of "CNN All Access," the network's comprehensive digital subscription offering.
WBD hits “undo” button on Max, will restore HBO Max name
The "Max" brand was supposed to convey "something for everyone." Turns out, the HBO brand name lent the service more prestige.
Former Xumo CEO Colin Petrie-Norris launches Fairground Entertainment
The startup is part studio, part content distributor, and aims to enable the next wave of storytellers through the use of generative artificial intelligence tools.
Spectrum to sponsor Meyer Shank Racing cars at Indy 500
Meyer Shank Racing has announced Charter's telecom brand Spectrum will serve as the primary sponsor for one of its cars at the Indianapolis 500 later this month.
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.