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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.
Spectrum News to host “Major Moments of 2024” retrospective
The half-hour show will recap the biggest moments in global news, politics, entertainment and climate.
Continente begins selling Disney Plus via Bango’s Digital Vending Machine
More than 2 million users of Continente's loyalty card program can get a deep discount on Disney Plus with Ads.
AMC Plus becomes latest streaming service to increase price
AMC Networks is raising the price of its flagship streaming service AMC Plus, with the cost of the ad-supported plan at $7 per month.
Court TV partnering with Scripps News on Luigi Mangione TV special
Court TV and Scripps News will jointly produce a TV special that examines the assassination of CEO Brian Thompson and the apprehension of murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
Nexstar revives Las Vegas New Year’s Eve countdown special
Nearly 70 TV stations will air the special between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Nexstar said.