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PBS shuts down office focused on DEI initiatives following Trump executive order
PBS says it will close its DEI office, with two employees leaving the broadcaster, following Donald Trump's DEI-focused executive order in January.
Audacy CFO Rich Schmaeling resigns before April contract expiration
Rich Schmaeling, the Chief Financial Officer at radio broadcaster Audacy, has resigned his post about two months before the expiration of his employment contract.
Fubo distributing sports network on low-power TV stations
Fubo's decision to distribute its signal on low-power TV stations makes it technically available in major TV markets, even if few people can actually watch those stations.
Parler acquires Edgio content delivery network EdgeCast
Parler Cloud Technologies on Monday announced it had completed its acquisition of Edgio's content delivery network (CDN) business, called EdgeCast.
Tubi experiences lowest streaming lag during Super Bowl LIX
Tubi came the closest to delivering real-time action from Super Bowl LIX compared to other streaming services, according to a report published by Phenix.
Fubo bringing sports network to broadcast, but plans are light on details
The company claims Fubo Sports Network will eventually reach over-the-air TV users in 100 markets, but didn't announce affiliation or time-brokerage deals with any broadcaster.
Pentagon adds CNN, the Washington Post to media office eviction list
The Pentagon has expanded its media office eviction list from four news outlets to eight after some news organizations protested its initial decision.
Fox News is top news brand on YouTube in January
Fox News was the most-viewed brand on YouTube during the month of January, achieving 410 million video views.
Pension firms sue Paramount over Skydance Media deal
A group of New York pension funds is suing Paramount Global over its blockbuster merger with Skydance Media.
Fox requires registration to watch Super Bowl for free on Tubi
Fox will require users to register for a free account on Tubi if they want to watch Super Bowl LIX through the Tubi app for phones, tablets and smart TVs.
Sinclair multicast networks see ratings bump from football, other major events
Sinclair's multicast networks TBD and Comet benefitted from prime distribution on CBS and Fox-owned stations when the networks offered key NFL championship games last month.
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Stacey Lynn Schulman announces departure from Nexstar
Stacey Lynn Schulman has left Nexstar Media Group after serving as the broadcaster's platform marketing and intelligence executive for about a year.