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Fox lands TV rights to MotoGP motorcycle races
The races will air on Fox's cable sports channels and stream through the Fox Sports app.
SiriusXM partners with New York Post on “Page Six Radio” show
SiriusXM is partnering with the New York Post on a new show, "Page Six Radio," that brings the entertainment pages of the tabloid newspaper to premium radio.
Max will keep sports add-on free for commercial-free subscribers
WBD will continue to offer live access to sports through Max if customers opt for the standard or premium, ad-free subscriptions to the service.
Broadcast group wants FCC to mandate ATSC 3.0 switchover by 2030
The NAB has requested the FCC update its broadcast rules to implement a full transition away from ATSC 1.0 signals by 2030.
Survey: Customers prefer AI chatbots to live customer service agents
Customers said they're open to AI-powered interactions when contacting support, but they expect the outcomes to be satisfactory.
NESN lowers price of annual streaming subscription plan
The yearly cost of NESN 360 is now $240 per month, while the monthly price remains the same.
Fox News draws 2.4 million viewers with new Lara Trump show
"My View with Lara Trump" won the 9 p.m. Eastern Time slot, beating CNN and MSNBC with overall and key demographic viewers.
Antenna: Bundles help SVOD services manage subscription churn
Streaming services are gaining a better handle on churn by offering lower-priced, ad-supported tiers and by bundling with other services, according to a new report from Antenna.
WBD announces launch of Max in Australia
The service will be available through the Google and Apple app stores on March 31, and will be available to Foxtel subscribers at no additional cost.
Bango opens Digital Vending Machine to all business types
Bango has launched a version of its Digital Vending Machine that allows all business types to develop and deploy a white-label subscription management and sales platform.
White House will choose pool reporters moving forward
The White House affirmed the Trump administration will choose which media outlets will participate in the White House press pool moving forward
DOJ goes to court for Trump in legal challenge brought by AP
Attorneys for the Department of Justice argued the AP has no constitutional right to access events held by President Donald Trump.