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Fubo seeks second congressional hearing on pay TV industry woes
Fubo is asking federal lawmakers to hold a second hearing exploring competition in the pay television space, with a specific focus on a forthcoming streaming service being developed by broadcasters.
Sony, Apollo offer $26 billion in cash for Paramount
Sony and Apollo Global Management have formalized their $26 billion all-cash bid for Paramount Global.
Weigel launching retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons
The channel, which will feature classic animated series, will debut on free, ad-supported streaming platforms and broadcast TV in mid-June.
Xumo CEO Colin Petrie-Norris departs company
The executive spent 12 years at the technology company, overseeing its development and its acquisition by Comcast and Charter.
DirecTV will keep Bally Sports channels under multi-year agreement
Customers without access to Bally Sports in their DirecTV package will be able to purchase Bally Sports Plus through the satellite provider.
Fubo unveils carousels, pause ads within streaming service
Fubo has debuted four new CTV ad units that marketers can take advantage of to reach premium linear content streamers.
Roku debuts new content line-up, ad opportunities in Roku City
A new zone for the Summer Olympic Games and a partnership with The Trade Desk were among the reveals.
Nexstar reclaims Chicago’s CW affiliation for WGN-TV
It will mark the first time that "Chicago's Very Own" has carried CW Network programming since 2016.
Comcast turns down offer to extend Diamond Sports carriage deal
The situation means Comcast's Xfinity TV subscribers are likely to lose access to their local Bally Sports channel in the near future.
Fubo pulls remaining Discovery channels amid contract dispute with WBD
The channels were offered on Fubo through a carriage deal that pre-dated WarnerMedia's merger with Discovery Networks.
Brian Watson to end two-decade career at Paramount
His resignation will take effect in early May, according to a memo obtained exclusively by The Desk.
Google offers Display & Video 360 update at NewFronts
Step into the future of ad buying. Experiment, ask questions and let Display & Video 360 fuel your growth. This opportunity is unprecedented — make it yours.
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Kristen O’Hara