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Report: Disney plans hundreds of layoffs amid TV business restructuring
The goal is to organize Disney's TV business around streaming rather than individual brands, according to the report.
Howard Stern backs Jimmy Kimmel in ongoing fight between ABC, FCC
The radio personality defended Kimmel amid an ongoing battle between the ABC and FCC, which has raised questions about Kimmel's future job prospects with the network.
Fox Business expands Big Money Show to mornings
The move is part of a broader programming reshuffle scheduled for mid-October, which will also see "The Bottom Line" move to a morning time slot.
Gallup: Americans’ trust in news media rebounds from record low
Trust in the news media rebounded slightly compared to a 2025 survey, but still remains remarkably low compared to data from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
White House again bans CNN from traveling press pool
CNN had been designated to provide television pool coverage under a rotation released Sunday but was omitted from subsequent White House guidance.
Verizon drops Starz from Fios TV platform
The multiplex movie network was dropped at midnight after Verizon and Starz were unable to reach a new distribution agreement.
IAB Europe publishes stricter CTV measurement framework
The framework establishes common definitions and reporting expectations across broadcasters, streaming services and digital-first video platforms.
FCC issues rare reversal of Media Bureau decision in must-carry case
The full FCC board sided with Dish Network over an issue involving cross-market carriage of an Alabama TV station.
Paramount must face lawsuit over Pluto TV data collection, judge says
The lawsuit was filed by five parents whose minor children watched programming through Pluto TV’s children’s section.
Variety owner Penske loses lawsuit against Google over lost search traffic
A judge ultimately determined that traffic was never promised as a trade-off for allowing AI robots to train on their content.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon form joint venture to close wireless dead spots
Long-time wireless industry executive Paul Roth will serve as interim CEO while the venture searches for a permanent chief executive.
Hallmark Media forges partnership with iSpot for cross-platform measurement
Hallmark Media has struck a partnership with iSpot to provide independent measurement of advertising campaigns across the company platforms.