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SiriusXM, ESPN Plus partner on free trial subscriptions
SiriusXM and ESPN Plus are teaming up to offer their respective subscribers access to each other's services through extended free trials.
Spectrum News hits the road for political affairs program
Charter's Spectrum News is airing a one-hour road trip special that offers insight into the political leanings of ordinary Americans.
DirecTV takes home Tech Emmy Awards for consumer, ad products
DirecTV took home a pair of Tech and Engineering Emmy Awards earlier this month.
Disney appoints new chairman, sets timetable for Iger’s successor
Disney says it will install former Morgan Stanely CEO James Gorman as its board chair in January, and has set a deadline of early 2026 to name a successor to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Study: Most prefer single streaming ecosystem
Around one-third of consumers are planning to buy a new smart TV within the next six months — and they're revealing which features will influence their purchases.
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Four killed after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower
At least three radio stations transmit from the antenna, two of which are off the air. A child is believed to be among the fatalities.
Comcast’s Sky Group reports full-year loss of £224 million
Sky Group saw its operating loss more than double this year, the company revealed this week.
Jim Rome brings sports radio show to streaming TV
The sports broadcaster partnered with A+E Networks and Range Digital Ventures to bring the Jim Rome Show to Freevee, Samsung TV Plus and other FAST platforms.
Jon Steinberg to depart “Broadcasting & Cable” parent Future
His leave comes less than two years after he joined Future, where he executed on an ambitious cost-reduction strategy.
Blake Bridges to succeed John Humphries as GM of WYFF
Blake Bridges will be elevated to the role of president and general manager of Hearst's TV station in the Carolinas.
Comcast urged to modify claims about business Internet service
A self-regulating body that scrutinizes advertising and marketing received a complaint from AT&T about some Comcast advertising.
Bally Sports to rebrand as FanDuel Sports Network
Diamond Sports has unveiled a new branding partnership with FanDuel that will see its Bally Sports-branded channels adopt the FanDuel Sports Network name.