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Survey: Consumers want “helpful” connected TV ads for holiday shopping
Streamers are spending more time with ad-supported media, and they're hoping campaigns help them figure out what to buy during the holiday shopping season.
WBD to launch CNN International on Max in more European countries
Warner Bros Discovery is bringing a streaming simulcast of CNN International through Max to more European countries this week.
Fubo CEO said company would go bankrupt if Venu Sports launched
The sports-focused streaming service projected revenue losses of as much as $95 million and the possibility of being delisted from the NYSE by the end of the year.
Nexstar sports producer Mark Deane dies in motorcycle crash
Mark Deane, a sports producer with a Nexstar-owned television station in Louisiana, died over the weekend from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash.
Ex-Warner Music Chair Edgar Bronfman withdraws bid for Paramount
Former Warner Music Chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. is withdrawing his bid for Paramount Global.
Paramount hires bank to weigh sale of non-core TV stations
As many as 12 TV stations could be on the chopping block, including independents and former CW Network affiliates.
ESPN promotes two executives, warns of impending layoffs
ESPN has promoted two executives to more senior roles as part of a broader internal restructuring at the sports network.
Disney shutting down TV Everywhere apps for FX, Disney Channel, ABC
Customers are being pushed toward Hulu and Disney Plus for their on-demand TV needs.
Visible aims to poach T-Mobile customers with $15 unlimited data offer
Verizon's prepaid phone subsidiary Visible is making an aggressive offer to T-Mobile customers who are willing to switch.
NBA seeks dismissal of WBD’s lawsuit over telecast rights
The professional basketball league says WBD's offer was not substantially the same as one made by Amazon for games on Prime Video.
Toyota to reprise role as presenting sponsor of Paralympic Games on NBC
NBC Universal says it has seen a 60 percent increase in ad buying against the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games compared to the competition held three years ago in Tokyo.
Diamond Sports renews deal with NBA, NHL for Bally Sports channels
The deal covers 13 NBA teams and 9 NHL teams; two NBA teams will stop having their games broadcast by Bally Sports.