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SiriusXM adds two NBC News channels to radio service
Starting this week, SiriusXM satellite and streaming radio subscribers can listen to audio simulcasts of NBC News Now and Dateline 24/7 as part of their service.
Fox News Digital leads with multiplatform views in Q3
Fox News Digital outperformed the digital platforms of CNN and the New York Times with total multiplatform views during Q3, according to Comscore data.
Paramount streaming strategist Jeff Schultz to depart
Paramount Global's chief streaming strategy executive Jeff Schultz will leave the company at the end of the year, he affirmed on Friday.
Netflix not focused on streaming bundles, co-CEOs say
Netflix feels investing in content is a better driver of growth and revenue than streaming "super bundles," the company's co-CEOs said this week.
TEGNA partners with peer broadcasters to expand access to Dallas Mavericks games
Stations owned by Nexstar Media Group, Gray Media and Sinclair will offer Mavericks games across Texas.
Dish upgrades Netflix perk, now offers ad-free streaming
Dish Network is sweetening its free Netflix offer by allowing new customers to get the Standard plan without ads.
Investment firms seek to block Verizon-Frontier merger
Australia-based Cooper Investors became the latest shareholder to affirm their future vote of opposition.
Cox begins offering Xumo Stream Box to Internet customers
Cox becomes the fourth broadband Internet service provider to offer customers the option to purchase a Xumo Stream Box for their streaming video needs.
Netflix adds 5 million global subscribers during Q3
The number of global subscribers paying for Netflix rose to 282.72 million, up 2 percent on a year-over basis.
Fox News gets 9.2 million viewers with VP Kamala Harris interview
The Fox News Channel's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris drew 9.2 million viewers to the network on Wednesday, according to Nielsen data.
FCC proposes $147,000 fine against ESPN over EAS tones
The FCC has proposed a $147,000 fine against the Walt Disney Company's ESPN for utilizing emergency alert tones in promotional spots last year.
Prime Video taps Brian Williams for Election Night news special
Amazon's Prime Video is moving forward with an Election Night news special that will be helmed by ex-NBC News anchor Brian Williams.