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LG launches free streaming audio service on smart TVs
LG has partnered with Radioline to launch a new ad-supported streaming audio service on its smart TVs.
Dan Abrams to end NewsNation program in February
Television talk show host Dan Abrams says he will wind down his one-hour NewsNation show in February.
Fubo adds Hallmark Plus to streaming marketplace
Fubo is now offering Hallmark Plus as an à la carte option and as an add-on to its base programming package of broadcast and cable channels.
Hearst taps Michael Solakian to lead D.C. bureau
Hearst Television on Thursday said it will appoint Michael Solakian to serve as the new bureau chief of its Washington, D.C.-based newsroom.
Mediavision: Young Swedes spend nearly an hour on social platforms
Young Swedish video consumers are spending nearly an hour each day watching content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the analytics firm concludes.
Ofcom: Public service broadcasters face numerous challenges
Broadcasters like the BBC and ITV are viewed favorably by the public, but continue to face pressure from streaming services and other forms of entertainment and news.
Parks Associates: Bundles driving up ARPU for telecoms
Bundled offerings are helping Internet service providers increase ARPU, customer satisfaction and loyalty, Parks Associates reports.
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BBC World Service to expand broadcasts directed at Syria
The BBC will make additional news broadcasts in English and Arabic available throughout Syria via radio, the outlet announced this week.
Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok challenge to app store ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments on a part of the case involving TikTok's forthcoming banishment from app stores.
Channel 4 deal will move “The Simpsons” to E4
New episodes of The Simpsons will debut first on Disney Plus, then air later on E4, with limited content available to stream on the Channel 4 platform.
Gray Media to simulcast Atlanta Braves games from FanDuel Sports Network
Gray Media has partnered with the Atlanta Braves to offer more than a dozen of the team's regular-season games available on free broadcast TV in 2025.
Roku gets exclusive streaming rights to X Games
Roku has landed the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to X Games Aspen and a forthcoming X Games summer event.