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MyBundle reveals partnership with streaming hardware maker Roku
MyBundle has inked a partnership with Roku that allows more than 250 broadband ISP partners to offer a free streaming TV stick to its customers.
NBC pulls in nearly 21 million with Closing Ceremony of Olympic Games
Nearly 21 million people tuned in to some or all of the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, according to data released by NBC Sports.
DoorDash brings free Max with Ads to some DashPass members
DoorDash is offering free access to a major streaming service as an incentive for its DashPass membership service.
Scripps to air Manhattan Beach Open volleyball tournament on Ion
The men’s and women’s finals of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open will air Sunday, Aug. 18 on ION.
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E. W. Scripps (press release)
Paramount to shut down namesake TV studio as cost cuts continue
Paramount Global will shut down its namesake television production studio and move projects to CBS Studios, which will result in an unspecified number of job losses.
FCC fines Audacy over handling of cash contest
Federal broadcast regulators said Audacy did not carry out the contest as it advertised.
Road to #LA28: California Governor Newsom welcomes Olympic Flag to Los Angeles
Californians earned 22 medals at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
NBC sees 30.6 million daily viewers to Summer Olympic Games coverage
NBC Universal drew an average daily audience of 30.6 million viewers during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Comet Fest to return in 2025 with salute to Jurassic Park
Comet's digital fan festival Comet Fest will return for a third year in Summer 2025 with a salute to the Jurassic Park franchise.
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Sinclair, Inc. (press release)
Peacock subs stream 23.5 billion minutes of Summer Olympics coverage
The amount of total minutes streamed was 40 percent higher than all previous Summer and Winter Olympic Games available on Peacock.
Charter appoints Simon Cassels as Chief Creative Officer
In his new role, Cassels will oversee Charter's creative strategies to evolve Spectrum’s brand identity and drive company growth
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Charter Communications (press release)
Fox News Media readies coverage of 2024 Democratic National Convention
Fox News Media will present special programming surrounding the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Fox News Media (press release)