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Peacock discussing content licensing with SpinCo, subscribers grow during Q1
Comcast is working through licensing terms that keeps programming from some of its cable networks on Peacock once they are spun off later this year.
FCC engages Paramount on remedies leading to Skydance Merger
Officials at the federal agency are discussing Paramount's diversity and equity initiatives, as well as a news distortion complaint lodged against its New York TV station.
T-Mobile shares slip after weak phone additions during Q1
T-Mobile saw fewer net phone additions during the first quarter of 2025, owed to increasing pressure from wireless rivals.
Nexxen announces AI-powered advertising tools through “NexAI” product suite
Nexxen has announced the launch of new AI-powered features through its "nexAI" product set.
YouTube grabs $8.93 billion in ad revenue during Q1
The video streaming platform earned nearly 10 percent of Alphabet's overall revenue during the first three months of the year.
Televisa-Univision sees lower revenue amid ad woes in Q1
Televisa-Univision reported a challenging first quarter of 2025 as declines in advertising and slower growth in its streaming platform ViX dragged down overall performance.
Comcast logs $29.9 billion in Q1 revenue
Gains in the company's studio business and Peacock offset slight broadband subscriber declines during the first three months of the year.
Lionsgate shareholders approve split from Starz
Lionsgate has received shareholder approval to separate its studio and Starz businesses, creating two independent publicly traded companies.
Brightline introduces new AI engine for connected TV ads
Brightline has announced the launch of DynamicAI, a next-generation AI learning engine built to optimize the performance of engageable CTV ads in real time.
Cumulus to stop trading shares on NASDAQ in May
Cumulus Media will stop trading shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange in May, and will trade exclusively through the over-the-counter market.
YouTube TV to add more-custom multiview options
YouTube TV will launch a new app experience in the coming weeks that will allow streamers to build custom multiview experiences beyond what is available today.
AT&T exec warns tariffs could cause phone prices to increase
AT&T reported Q1 income that was in line with Wall Street expectations, but executive warned that tariffs and trade wars will have some customers paying more.