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Google pays some news publishers as AI-generated results dominate search
Nearly 100 publishers are participating in the trial, according to a report. The program comes as Google search results become more reliant on AI-generated responses.
Fox Deportes marks 30 years with new sports rights, studio shows
The new programming lineup launched September 1 and expands the network’s soccer analysis, sports news, debate and youth-oriented programming.
Clay Travis, Buck Sexton bring radio show to Oval Office
Conservative radio talk show hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton brought their nationally-syndicated radio show to the White House this week.
Report: Paramount CEO wants HBO boss to lead streaming operations
Paramount CEO David Ellison has selected HBO content chief Casey Bloys to oversee streaming for the combined company as another executive is set to depart.
Fuse Media leans into connected TV with brand refresh
Fuse Media has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader restructure of its business around connected TV and related advertising initiatives.
Veritone strikes licensing deal for ATP Media tennis archive
Veritone will provide archiving, cloud hosting, artificial intelligence processing and licensing services for ATP Media.
Fubo launches regional sports add-on to slimmer sports TV package
The plan, called My Local Sports, offers access to regional sports networks via the cheaper Fubo Sports plan, though no specific pricing was released.
Disney cuts hundreds of jobs in third round of layoffs this year
Disney is laying off several hundred employees across multiple departments, with the latest cuts concentrated primarily in human resources and IT.
Nexstar stations commit to 17 midterm debates across 12 states
The debates will feature candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and lieutenant governor between now and November 3.
Hearst promotes Kristin Kay to News Director at KCRA Sacramento
Hearst Television has promoted its newsroom leader in Pennsylvania to serve in the same role at its station in Sacramento, California.
NewsNation to simulcast Nexstar’s Michigan Senate debate
The debate will feature U.S. Senate nominees Congressman Mike Rogers, a Republican, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat.
Paramount, state attorneys defend settlement over WBD acquisition
Both sides filed their briefs this week, about a week after Senator Cory Booker raised concerns about the legal settlement.