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Cox integrates Xumo Play channels into Contour guide
Cox Communications has partnered with Xumo Enterprises to integrate 20 FAST channels into the EPG of Contour set-top boxes.
Charter renews distribution agreement with AMC Networks early
The agreement, not unlike other Charter deals over the past year, includes streaming access to AMC Plus.
“CBS News Mornings” to debut in five cities, on streaming later this month
The show will air on Paramount-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and San Francisco.
DirecTV sends letters to college sports conferences about Disney dispute
The company recently sent letters to leaders at the SEC, ACC and Big 12 Conference, whose games are distributed by ESPN and ABC.
Broadcast network TBD adding “Saturday Night Live” to fall schedule
Sixty-minute episodes from Seasons 4 through 37 will land on TBD later this month.
Philo updates logo, rolls out refreshed look on streaming apps
The updates are part of a total brand realignment that Philo will fully unveil between now and next month.
Nexstar taps Supreme Court decision in seeking dismissal of FCC fine
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Chevron deference means the Media Bureau erred in fining Nexstar over a carriage dispute, the broadcaster claims.
Disney Plus integrated into Bango’s Digital Vending Machine
Bango has integrated the Walt Disney Company's flagship streaming service Disney Plus into its Digital Vending Machine for telecom partners.
Vizio debuts new Sports Zone on smart TV sets
Smart TV maker Vizio has unveiled a new menu that collates live sports programming across channels and services.
NAB launches initiative to support Hispanic voter turnout
Each Tuesday will feature targeted messaging to educate and empower Hispanic voters on critical election-related topics.
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National Association of Broadcasters (press release)
Caitlin Clark helps grab high ratings for WNBA on Ion
The basketball superstar has played in all five of Ion's most-watched WNBA games since it started offering them two years ago.
Dish customers still blocked from getting Central Oregon ABC, CBS affiliates
The dispute, now entering its second month, has the potential to keep customers in Bend from watching some football games.