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Trump withdraws Bozell’s nomination to lead Voice of America parent USAGM
Leo Bozell will instead be nominated to serve as Ambassador to South Africa, according to Congressional notifications made on Tuesday.
Chris LaCivita, former Trump campaign manager, sues The Daily Beast for defamation
A former Trump campaign manager is suing The Daily Beast for defamation over an October report that misstated his income accrued from political activities last year.
NewsCorp Chief Technology Officer David Kline to depart company
News Corporation, known as News Corp, says its Chief Technology Officer David Kline will depart the company at the end of June.
T-Mobile offers free MLB TV to wireless customers
T-Mobile has deepened its partnership with MLB by offering MLB TV to customers for another year and teaming up on the league's automated ball-strike system.
TikTok hires former WBD communications chief Nathaniel Brown
Former WBD communications chief Nathaniel Brown has resurfaced as TikTok's new global communications chief.
YouTube tops Disney in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge
YouTube leapfrogged Disney on Nielsen's monthly Media Distributor Gauge for the second time since the measurement firm began releasing the report nearly two years ago.
Viamedia acquires ad programmer LocalFactor
Viamedia, the country's biggest independent representative firm for digital and linear advertisers, has acquired omnichannel advertising company LocalFactor.
USAGM releases $7 million to Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
The forthcoming disbursement followed a lawsuit filed by the broadcaster after its funding grants were terminated.
Philo hires Steven Chang as Head of Integrated Product Marketing
Chang previously worked at Verizon Media, later Yahoo, and held roles at Roku and Amazon Studios.
NBC seeks $7 million in Super Bowl spot commitments
NBC Universal is hoping to score at least $7 million per 30-second commercial spot aired during Super Bowl LX.
George Ross Satornino succeeds Bill Condon at Xumo
George Ross Satornino is stepping into the role being vacated by Bill Condon at Comcast and Charter's joint venture Xumo.
Amanda Wills returns to CNN as Chief Content Officer
Amanda Wills is returning to CNN as its Chief Content Officer, where she will oversee content initiatives for its TV channel, streaming services and digital platforms.