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Verizon cutting 3,000 jobs, selling off 270 retail stores
Most of the pink slips will affect retail workers, but around 500 corporate jobs are also being cut, according to a report.
Madison Square Garden sues Wired over clickbait article based on hacked customer data
The parent company of New York City’s famed entertainment venue Madison Square Garden is suing technology publication Wired and three of its journalists over a news article that misrepresented thousands of customer records that were stolen by hackers. In a ... Read more
Netflix shares fall after mixed Q2 earnings, company to report fewer engagement metrics
Netflix continues to face intense scrutiny over perceived audience drops when hit shows face extended hiatus periods.
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Fox News Digital beats CBS News platforms in key metrics during Q2
The company has topped its competitors in in total digital views for more than 21 straight quarters, per data from Comscore.
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Dates announced for 2026 TV of Tomorrow Show in San Francisco
The two-day show returns in early December, and will take place at a new location in San Francisco.
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WARC: TikTok on track to surpass YouTube in global ad revenue by 2030
TikTok has gained an advantage in convincing marketers that its platform can generate purchases and other lower-funnel results.
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Roku expands Roku City with new films, interactive platform campaign
Roku users can also access a Home Screen takeover, an interactive map and a clickable Roku City tour bus.
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Get After It Media partners with Hasbro on new streaming channel
The channel went live July 13 and is available around the clock through broadcast television affiliates and the Heartland Plus streaming service.
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BBC license fee households fall by 539,000 as funding pressures grow
While income from the mandatory TV tax on British viewers rose during the most-recent fiscal year, the BBC still logged a deficit because not enough homes are paying for a license.
BIA: Large radio station owners become sellers to address debt
Larger broadcasters including Audacy and Cumulus Media are selling selected stations as they reduce debt and redirect investment toward digital businesses.
One America News launches subscription streaming service
One America News is charging $5 per month for online access to its flagship cable network programming.
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Stingray brings karaoke service to Telly smart TVs
The streaming music app is now available across tens of thousands of Telly smart TVs installed in American homes.