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NBC logs most-viewed Week 8 football game with 49ers-Cowboys match
The Sunday Night Football match-up between the 49ers and the Cowboys delivered NBC's highest Week 8 audience on record, the network said.
C-SPAN to simulcast Spectrum News coverage of Election Night
Charter's Spectrum News Plus will produce a live Election Night special that will simulcast on one of the C-SPAN multiplex networks, the company said.
SiriusXM reveals more than two dozen holiday-themed music channels
SiriusXM will debut more than two dozen holiday-themed channels this season, including one in partnership with NBC late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon.
Gray Media to produce Election Night special through Local News Live
Local News Live will produce its own Election Night special that will be helmed by a team of four anchors, with contributions from more than 110 local TV newsrooms.
Fox News to debut immersive graphics tech during Election Night coverage
Fox News Media will offer comprehensive coverage of Election Night across its various platforms and services, including Fox Nation, Fox Weather and Fox News Radio.
Nexstar buys Cleveland station to create newest duopoly
Nexstar says it will acquire a television station owned by Winston Broadcasting to create a duopoly in the Cleveland market.
Samsung TV Plus boasts 88 million monthly active users
Samsung's FAST service has seen an uptick in use that was fueled mainly by younger viewers who are most attracted to free, ad-supported content.
ESPN Plus “Monday Night Football” exclusive grabbed less than 2 million viewers
The game was the lowest-rated NFL telecast since a cable-exclusive match-up between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders in 2008.
Fubo adds Chicago Sports Network to base programming plan
Fubo is the second streaming TV service to reach a carriage agreement for the Chicago Sports Network since it launched this month.
Cable TV, advertising groups sue FTC over “click-to-cancel” rule
The largest cable TV industry group and two others influenced by advertising companies are suing to block a new rule that requires companies to offer easier subscription cancellation tools.
T-Mobile ties hurricane relief to World Series in latest promo
T-Mobile is tying its latest charitable campaign to the outcome of the World Series, pledging up to $1 million to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief efforts.
Former KCRA anchor Ty Steele resurfaces in Detroit
After stints in Oregon and Sacramento, Ty Steele has set his sights on the Motor City, joining Graham Media's WDIV-TV.