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New Comcast “Sports & News” package missing some sports
Channels that carry TNT Sports programming aren't available through the package, and many regional sports networks are also missing.
Comcast launches cheaper “Sports & News TV” package on Xfinity
Comcast has introduced a new sports-inclusive TV package that costs $70 per month when paired with an Xfinity Internet subscription.
MRC completes accreditation of Nielsen Big Data & Panel measurement
The MRC this week formally accredited Nielsen's Big Data & Panel National TV measurement product.
CNN, NBC News planning post-inauguration layoffs
CNN and NBC News are readying plans for pink slips, which could begin flying in newsrooms as soon as Thursday.
Eric Becker named Head of Communications at Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment, a joint venture of the country's largest movie theater chains, has named Eric Becker has its head of corporate communications.
Lawmakers press for streaming services to carry C-SPAN
Two lawmakers are urging Fubo, Hulu and YouTube TV to carry C-SPAN, arguing the per-subscriber fee is less than what Fox News and CNN charge.
MSNBC faces $30 million lawsuit over segments aired in prime-time
The segments were franchised from an NBC News report that exposed a whistleblower's claim of hysterectomies being performed without consent on women in ICE detention centers four years ago.
Plex offers preview of refreshed Apple TV app, updates new features
The new Plex app will be offered as a preview on Apple TV devices; the company is also rolling out new social connectivity features and HEVC encoding for Plex Pass users.
Sinclair announces promotions across corporate, TV
Sinclair has announced more than a dozen executive promotions across its corporate, broadcast TV and cable sports divisions.
Fox News to present first Oval Office interview with Trump
The interview — the first since Trump was sworn into a second non-consecutive term in office — will air during "Hannity" late Wednesday evening.
Nielsen to count Disney streamers as one in future “The Gauge” reports
The measurement firm attributed the change to the integration of content across Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus.
Broadcast, cable TV continue to top Nielsen’s The Gauge
Linear TV captured more than 46 percent of total TV time in December, compared with streaming's 43 percent.