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AMC Networks partners up with more third-party streaming services
After a test run with Warner Bros Discovery-owned Max last year, AMC Networks is ramping up their content distribution partnerships with other brands.
Howard Stern one of many TiVo users affected by end of CableCARD
The company that provides service to Stern's home — believed to be Optimum — no longer supports CableCARD, making it impossible to pull in cable TV channels with various TiVo devices.
Paramount adds 4 million streaming subscribers during Q3
Paramount posted a second consecutive quarter of streaming profit, though it did not come without some pain.
Scripps Sports grabs over 20 million viewers with NWSL soccer programming
Fifty matches and 53 studio shows were produced by Scripps Sports and aired on Ion, which is also available as a free streaming channel.
Gray Media station in Las Vegas to air newscast with limited commercials
Fox affiliate KVVU will relaunch its 7 p.m. newscast with an exclusive sponsor that will allow it to air more in-depth news pieces.
Calm app wins Election Night advertising with total silence
Calm's 30-second TV spot that ran against Election Night programming was praised by viewers and strategists for its creativity and effectiveness.
Starz price hike led to “disappointing” financial quarter for Lionsgate
Executives at Lionsgate did not attempt to sugarcoat the company's financial results for its latest financial quarter.
Distribution fees buoy Nexstar, losses at CW trimmed during Q3
Nexstar Media Group saw its overall revenue climb to a record $1.37 billion during its third financial quarter, boosted by an uptick in political ad spend and healthy distribution fees.
Political revenue offsets subscription declines at TEGNA during Q3
Healthy political advertising income helped offset an ongoing depression in subscription revenue at local broadcaster TEGNA during its third financial quarter.
Overseas growth juices subscriber gains at Warner Bros Discovery
WBD grew its streaming business by 7.5 million global subscribers during Q3; the company's CEO said he's a big believer in bundles.
Tennis Channel to relaunch streaming service as Tennis Channel Plus
The Tennis Channel will relaunch its standalone streaming service to include an expansive on-demand content library, podcasts and live multicourt coverage.
Canadian man arrested for stealing AT&T, Ticketmaster customer data
Police in Canada have arrested a person who is suspected of stealing customer information from around 165 companies, including AT&T and Ticketmaster.