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Charter rolls out more-transparent, all-inclusive prices on Spectrum services
As part of its "Life Unlimited" campaign, Charter is including taxes and fees and dropping contracts across some of its residential services.
Tentative deal brings Disney-owned ABC, ESPN back to DirecTV
The tentative deal will allow DirecTV and U-Verse customers to watch live sports and entertainment on Disney-owned networks, and includes future perks like access to Disney-owned apps.
FCC commissioner urges agency to close WTXF license probe
The commissioner said the FCC needs to wind down its politically-motivated investigation over a routine application to renew the license of Fox-owned WTXF.
State Department imposes more sanctions tied to Russia’s RT
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned organizations and individuals connected to RT over what it claims are covert intelligence and fundraising operations.
The Trade Desk CEO says not interested in competing against Roku, Amazon
The Trade Desk's CEO did not dispute reports that the company is building its own smart TV operating system.
BBC boss says subscriptions, advertising not a viable option
The broadcaster is looking at a universal service fee to generate domestic revenue as it projects a further increase to its operating deficit.
Gray Media to distribute Missouri Valley Conference games
Gray Media has announced a multi-year agreement to produce and distribute Missouri Valley Conference college basketball games.
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Gray Media (press release)
DirecTV forges sales partnership with AAA
DirecTV is offering AAA members an opportunity to score a deep discount and Visa Rewards Cards when they order new TV service.
Harris, Trump change positions on possible second TV debate
Harris is willing to do a second TV debate after her participation in the ABC News event this week; Trump says he won the debate, and doesn't need to do more.
Fired Nexstar news director says Pride Month memo was “spot on”
Stanton Tang is fighting a request to have his defamation lawsuit tossed out of court, saying an edict to circulate a memo about his station's Pride Month coverage last year was within the scope of his job.
FCC chair rejects call from Trump to strip ABC of broadcast license
The head of the FCC says the agency will not act on a comment made by Trump to revoke ABC's broadcast license over his performance at this week's debate.
Antenna: Amazon driving subscription growth to smaller streaming services
Amazon's Prime Video Channels marketplace is responsible for more than half of new sign-ups to smaller, niche and specialty streaming services during Q2, according to a new report.