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Bill Condon to depart Charter-Comcast joint venture Xumo
Condon joined in 2019 and has been integral into Xumo's evolution from a FAST platform into a full connected TV solutions provider.
Reelz Plus streaming service launches on Roku, Fire TV
Hubbard Broadcasting has launched a standalone streaming app for its Reelz cable and satellite network.
British broadcasters fined for colluding on freelancer pay
BBC, ITV and BT Sport illegally shared information to suppress pay to contractors, a British regulator found.
Fox News Digital leads February in multiplatform views, minutes
Fox News Digital finished the month of February with the most multiplatform views and minutes across its core competitive set of news brands.
Yahoo sells TechCrunch to private investment firm Regent
The sale puts TechCrunch back into the ownership of a private equity group; it was founded in 2005 by the operators of a venture capital firm.
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud appointed to SiriusXM board
Premium audio provider SiriusXM has appointed Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to its board of directors.
Eutelsat, Vestel unveil smart TV with Sat.TV Connect support
Eutelsat and Vestel have announced the first smart TV that integrates with the new Sat.TV Connect standard.
Apollo Global explores selling Cox Media Group
Apollo Global Management has hired a New York investment firm to help it explore a potential sale of its radio and television stations.
FCC Chairman Carr threatens to block deals over DEI initiatives
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday indicated the agency may block mergers and other transactions if companies continue to practice DEI initiatives.
Viewpoint: Lawsuit filed by Voice of America journalists to determine broadcaster’s fate
While dictatorial countries celebrate its demise, VOA journalists are continuing its mission — now in the courtroom, instead of on the air.
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Steve Herman
Sinclair hires Valeria Riccioli to oversee content for The National News Desk
Sinclair, Inc. has hired a former talent manager at Newsmax to serve as its new Director of Content for the broadcaster's coast-to-coast news initiative.
Voice of America journalists sue USAGM over closure of broadcast outlet
Seven individuals — including four unnamed workers — are joining several unions representing affected journalists at Voice of America after the broadcaster was effectively shut down last week.