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T-Mobile urged to modify or drop Snopp Dogg TV ad
The BBB National Program's NAD said T-Mobile should modify or remove a spot featuring Snoop Dogg and other celebrities that didn't clearly qualify its free iPhone offer.
Pew: Americans turn to social media influencers for news
Twenty percent of Americans regularly turn to social media influencers for their news content on a regular basis, according to Pew Research.
NBA, WBD reach settlement in TV rights lawsuit
The settlement will allow the NBA to move forward with its telecast agreement with Amazon, while giving WBD international distribution rights to some games.
Trump says Brendan Carr will lead FCC next year
Since his appointment in 2017, Carr's positions have largely favored corporate broadcasters and telecommunications providers over consumer advocacy groups.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel releases podcast
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is the host of a nine-part, interview-style podcast called "First Conversations."
KGO to relaunch as talk station, KNBR moving to Levi’s Stadium full-time
Cumulus Media is throwing in the towel on KGO-AM's stint as a sports betting station, while KNBR will be headed to Santa Clara full-time.
Smart TV adoption rises in U.S. homes, study finds
Sixty-eight percent of U.S. households have a smart TV, while just under 50 percent have a standalone streaming device, according to Parks Associates.
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Disney to integrate ESPN Plus content into Disney Plus
Live sports and documentaries will be available through a dedicated ESPN Plus tile, similar to Disney's integration of Hulu.
Scripps News reveals new schedule ahead of streaming relaunch
Scripps News has unveiled its new weekday schedule that will take effect next week, and affirmed it will still be available on free streaming TV platforms.
Court intervenes in Infowars acquisition by The Onion
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case involving Alex Jones has expressed concerns over how the auction was handled.
Brightspeed to offer customers streaming credits through MyBundle
Brightspeed is launching a customer appreciation initiative that will see the company offer streaming credits through the MyBundle platform.
PBS to offer local TV streams through Amazon’s Prime Video
The public broadcaster is also launching two new FAST channels exclusively through Prime Video, and will debut pop-up streams over time.