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Univision channels go dark on Fubo, distribution contract blamed
As is typical, the price Fubo must pay for the channels is the reason why they are no longer offered.
What does Bluesky’s surge in popularity mean for journalism?
Reporters and editors are fleeing the unfriendly waters of X/Twitter for the level-headed Bluesky — is that a good thing?
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Craig Robertson
ESPN boss recaps network’s successes in 2024
ESPN had a lot to be proud of in 2024, and a major milestone is still ahead for 2025, the network's chairman Jimmy Pitaro said on Monday.
NFL Plus, DAZN to archive Netflix Christmas Day games
Two NFL games will be available to stream on-demand through Netflix for just a few hours after the live broadcasts conclude.
Anti-piracy group shuts down StreamEast, CrackStreams
An industry group has worked with police in Vietnam to close down a pirate streaming operation that redistributed sports broadcasts online.
Netflix gets U.S. rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup
Netflix has clinched the exclusive domestic television rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in 2027 and 2031.
News Corp agrees to sell Foxtel to DAZN
News Corp has agreed to sell a majority stake of its pay television business Foxtel to international sports media juggernaut DAZN.
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.