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Fubo stock pops, then falls, after company reveals Q4 subscriber growth
The stock price rose over 14 percent in pre-market trading after Fubo revealed a staggering amount of new subscribers in Q4.
Rev. Jesse Jackson urges FCC to approve WADL sale
In a letter sent to the FCC's top commissioner, the activist said it was beyond time for the agency to act on the matter.
Meta to pull Facebook News tab in U.S., Australia this year
The move, coming in April, continues amid a demand from publishers that large technology firms pay for the privilege of distributing news content.
Media companies file $2.3 billion lawsuit against Google over advertising practices
Dozens of media companies in Europe are suing Google over allegations of anticompetitive practices related to its digital advertising business.
BBC Studios buys ITV stake in Britbox International
The commercial arm of the BBC will spend around $321 million to take full control of Britbox's U.S. and Canadian streaming services.
Judge orders mental health test for journalist charged in Fox News leaks
Timothy Burke is also not permitted to travel beyond a certain boundary in Florida, and must submit to substance abuse testing.
Skyworth signs on as latest TiVo OS partner
Xperi has inked a deal with Skyworth to build smart television sets that are powered by the company's TiVo operating system.
AI software allows radio stations to create fake listener calls
The software, released by Benztown this week, allows radio stations to create realistic "listener audio" using artificial intelligence tools.
Nexstar asks court to review FCC ownership limits
Nexstar is asking a federal court to review a decision by the FCC last December that upholds broadcast ownership limitations.
Paramount grabs 67.5 million streaming subscribers
The company expects its Paramount Plus service to be fully profitable by next year, even though some customers may drop off throughout 2024.
TEGNA says DirecTV dispute hurt revenue during Q4
A weeks-long dispute with satellite company DirecTV caused TEGNA to lose out on critical subscription revenue in 2023, the company affirmed on Thursday.
Fox News Channel beats CNN, MSNBC in February ratings
The channel was the most-watched news network on cable TV for the 36th straight month.