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Free TV Networks rebrands multicast network Dare as Defy
Free TV Networks has rebranded its Dare channel to Defy after absorbing the content library of the similarly-named, Scripps-owned network.
TNT Sports to present Mountain West college football games
Tru TV and Max will offer more than a dozen Mountain West Conference games this year, WBD said on Monday.
FCC ability to regulate uncertain after SCOTUS nullifies “Chevron doctrine”
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the "Chevron doctrine" raises questions about the FCC's ability to interpret open-ended laws and regulate the telecom and media industries accordingly.
Scripps replacing Defy TV with Ion Plus on broadcast TV
Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network on Monday, replacing it with a simulcast of Ion Plus.
Fox News grabs highest ratings for CNN Presidential Debate
The debate was watched by more than 13 million people across Fox News broadcast, cable and digital properties, compared to over 10 million for CNN.
Cineverse, 9 Story launch “Garfield & Friends” FAST channel
The content stream is available on Echostar's free, ad-supported TV platform Sling Freestream
Jury orders NFL to pay $4.7 billion in “Sunday Ticket” antitrust case
A federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in damages after siding against the league in an antitrust case over its Sunday Ticket package.
House lawmakers propose de-funding public broadcasting stations, initiatives
A federal legislative committee has renewed its call to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other financial investments in non-profit radio and TV.
DCN: Empower young leaders to engage young consumers
Media companies say they want to grow their younger audiences. So, why aren’t executives making more of a concerted effort to lean on that same generation for guidance on how to reach that audience?
Comcast adds Fubo to Xumo Stream, Flex boxes
Fubo has brought more than 400 live cable and streaming channels to Comcast Internet customers by way of the Flex and Xumo Stream boxes.
WBD to bring Big East Conference basketball to TNT Sports
Warner Bros Discovery will air dozens of men's and women's college basketball games from the Big East Conference starting next year.
Tastemade promotes Elvina Payne to Chief Financial Officer
Tastemade has elevated Elvina Payne to the role of Chief Financial Officer, the company announced on Wednesday.