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Paramount warns of looming carriage dispute with YouTube TV
Paramount Global is warning subscribers of Google-owned YouTube TV that a forthcoming expiration of its distribution agreement may result in the loss of 23 channels on that platform.
NBC Universal promotes Rebecca Kutler to President of MSNBC
Comcast's NBC Universal on Wednesday promoted Rebecca Kutler to serve as the president of its cable news channel MSNBC.
Nexstar taps Ric Harris to oversee WGN Chicago
Ric Harris, a former NBC Universal local television executive, has been hired by Nexstar to oversee operations at WGN-TV Chicago.
FCC readies plan to scrutinize broadcasters, telecoms over DEI initiatives
The FCC intends to use materials obtained from its investigation of Comcast over DEI initiatives to help the agency probe other telecoms and broadcasters on the same issue in the future.
Apple set to offer Apple TV Plus app for Android phones
Apple is preparing the release of an Apple TV Plus app that will work natively on Android mobile devices.
Fox Sports sees $800 million in advertising from Super Bowl LIX
The company's decision to distribute a free feed of the NFL championship game on Tubi helped.
Associated Press banned from White House event over “Gulf of America” recognition
The organization continues to use the name "Gulf of Mexico," despite President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the body of water.
Super Bowl LIX draws 127.7 million viewers across traditional, streaming TV
More than 127 million people tuned in to watch some or all of Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, according to updated ratings data.
FCC Chairman orders agency to investigate Comcast’s DEI initiatives
The chairman, Brendan Carr, suggested Comcast's diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs may violate federal employment law.
Veteran advertising executive David Kline to retire from Charter’s Spectrum Reach
David Kline will retire from Charter in May after spending nearly five decades in the TV industry; Jason Brown will be elevated to the role of EVP of Spectrum Reach at that time.
Philo grows to 1.3 million subscribers, eyes profitability next year
Philo grew its subscriber base by 300,000 in 2024, and is expecting to be fully profitable by next year.
Super Bowl LIX sets viewership, streaming records
More than 126 million people tuned in to watch some or all of Super Bowl LIX on broadcast, cable, satellite and streaming TV platforms, Fox Sports said.