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C15 Studio brings FAST channels to Plex
The company programs channels on behalf of Formula 1, One Championship and Triton Poker, among others.
ACA Connects appoints Calix CEO Michael Weening to board
ACA Connects, the industry group representing small broadband companies, has appointed Michael Weening to its board of directors.
Scripps Sports reveals plans for NWSL games in 2025
The new season of the National Women's Soccer League will kick off on the E. W. Scripps Company's Ion TV starting later this month.
NAB announces Crystal Radio Award winners for 2025
The Crystal Radio Awards honors a radio station's year-round commitment to community service.
Ampere: Streaming revenue surpasses public TV in Europe
Public service broadcasters are seeing viewership and revenue shift toward premium services like Netflix and Prime Video, but their on-demand platforms are still popular.
Ticker News expands distribution on Tugo TV
Tugo TV offers live news and faith-based entertainment in the United States and Canada.
Samsung first to debut HGTV alum Sabrina Soto’s new show
Interior designer Sabrina Soto has launched a new series on The Design Network, and Samsung TV Plus is the first to debut the first 10 episodes.
DirecTV to sponsor SXSW Film & TV Festival
DirecTV will serve as a presenting sponsor of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas this summer.
Oscars viewership down, despite availability on Hulu
The streaming platform suffered from technical issues that prevented streamers from watching the telecast.
Gray Media to simulcast Memphis Grizzlies games
Five games from the Grizzlies will be simulcast on Gray Media-owned stations and FanDuel Sports Network.
Fubo readying cheaper “Sports & Broadcasting” package
The plan is expected to cost between $20 and $30 less than Fubo's current base programming package, and include access to major broadcast and sports-inclusive networks.
Hulu glitches out during Oscars
A glitch involving a live stream of the Oscars on Sunday kept many users of the video platform Hulu from seeing key moments from the awards ceremony.