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Fox developing second premium streaming service
The new app will offer direct access to Fox's news and sports programming, with a potential price of $20 per month.
TEGNA lays off national fact-checking team Verify
TEGNA has laid off nearly two dozen journalists who worked on its national Verify fact-checking team; the initiative will continue at local TV stations.
Monumental Sports launch real-time betting on streaming platform
The Monumental Sports Network is partnering with BetMGM and Play Anywhere to integrate real-time sports betting odds and wagering on its streaming platform Monumental Plus. Starting this week, streamers with a Monumental Plus (stylized as Monumental+) subscription will receive real-time ... Read more
Paramount Global ends standoff with Nielsen
Months after its prior contract expired, Paramount and Nielsen are working together once again.
Disney sued for allegedly violating streaming video patents
InterDigital says Disney improperly uses its patented streaming video techniques on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus.
DirecTV sports package MySports launches in more areas
DirecTV is now offering its sports-inclusive package MySports in more markets after reaching an agreement to distribute third party-owned Fox affiliates.
Roku launching Women’s Sports Now recap program
Roku is launching a weekly sports recap program, "Women's Sports Now," to capitalize on higher interest in women's sports.
Dave Howitt, Sinclair SVP of Programming, to retire in March
Dave Howitt, a TV programming executive who has spent 30 years with Sinclair, will retire from the industry in March.
NTSB forces reporters to get plane crash updates on X
The NTSB says it will only notify the media about press conferences and investigative updates on two recent plane crashes via the social media platform X.
Charter continues to see broadband, pay TV customer losses in Q4
The company plans to educate customers on the streaming video services they receive as part of their pay TV packages.
NBC News loses Pentagon office to One America News Network
The Department of Defense is evicting four news outlets from their Pentagon offices and will allow four right-of-center news organizations to take over that space.
Free streaming use rises in 2024, but users express confusion over choices
Entertainment and news channels prove popular with streamers; many lament the sheer number of options and platforms available.