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Vizio adds 200,000 more smart TV users during Q2
The company, which is being acquired by Walmart, saw higher platform revenue compared to hardware sales income.
Scripps sees social causes, Kamala Harris boosting political ad spending
Scripps is hoping to capitalize on social causes and the race for the White House, which should earn it a record amount from political ad spending, executives said this week.
Scripps CEO confirms broadcaster is selling Bounce TV network
The CEO of E. W. Scripps confirms the broadcaster is interested in selling off its Black-centric TV network Bounce.
Paramount loses nearly 3 million global subscribers during Q2
The company blamed the winding down of a bundle agreement in South Korea for the dip in streaming customers.
Sinclair open to distributing multicast networks on budget-friendly TV platforms, exec says
Sinclair has discussed the possibility of distributing its multicast networks on low-cost streaming services, a company executive affirmed in an interview.
Donald Trump agrees to ABC News debate with Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump says he will participate in an ABC News presidential debate scheduled for September after all.
Gray Television earns $826 million in revenue during Q2
Overall revenue was lower than Gray had previously forecasted, due in part to "factors largely beyond our control," the broadcaster said.
CNN to launch American version of “Have I Got News For You”
Former "Daily Show" correspondent Roy Wood, Jr. will host the U.S. version of the show, starting in September.
Nexstar narrows losses at CW Network during Q2
The company earned $1.27 billion in revenue during the quarter, slightly lower than Wall Street estimates.
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A Conversation With: Adam Ware, SVP of Growth Networks, Sinclair
Adam Ware discusses his time at Fox, UPN and IAC, and how brand and programming strategies are helping Sinclair's multicast networks succeed.
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WBD launches “CNN Originals” free streaming channel
WBD has debuted a new free, ad-supported streaming channel that offers documentaries and docuseries from CNN.
New Orleans is top market for Olympics viewership on NBC
TEGNA has the highest number of top stations when the list expands to the 20 most-watched NBC affiliates, though only one station is in the top 10.