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ESPN to debut standalone streaming service in late 2025
Disney will debut a standalone, streaming version of its ESPN multiplex cable channels in late 2025, the company's CEO affirmed this week.
NARB says Mint Mobile should disclose up-front pricing in ads
An advertising review board says Mint Mobile needs to stop saying "Verizon sucks" in social media posts and make full disclosures about wireless pricing.
Gray Television says its ready to embrace Fox-ESPN-WBD streaming service
Gray Television says a forthcoming sports streaming service could be a boon for its local Fox and ABC television affiliates.
Fubo stock plummets after Fox, ESPN reveal sports streaming plans
Fubo has slammed a plan by some of its programming partners to develop and launch a similar streaming service of their own.
Cable TV group criticizes plans for Fox-ESPN-WBD sports streamer
ACA Connects says the forthcoming Fox Sports-ESPN-TNT Sports streaming service puts cable TV companies at a disadvantage.
Fox tops Wall Street expectations on revenue in Q2 2024
Fox Corporation earned $115 million in net income on around $4.23 billion in revenue during its second fiscal quarter of the year.
Fox, ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery form streaming sports venture
Fox, Warner Bros Discovery and ESPN are teaming up to launch a new sports-inclusive streaming package, according to a report.
Sling TV starts offering rewards to streamers
Sling TV is launching a rewards program that will offer incentives to customers who stream content through the service.
YouTube TV surpasses 8 million subscribers, executive says
More than 8 million customers have signed up for YouTube TV, a company executive revealed on Tuesday.
NARB recommends Comcast stop using “10G” when marketing Xfinity Internet
An appeal board has upheld the National Advertising Division's recommendation that Comcast stop marketing its service as "Xfinity 10G Internet."
Everyone TV offers sneak peek at forthcoming Freely streaming service
Everyone TV has offered a first look at Freely, a new British streaming service that will make broadcast TV signals available online.
SiriusXM sheds 430,000 subscribers in 2023, sees slightly higher profit
SiriusXM saw its customer base erode during Q4 2023, though it posted slightly higher revenue and profit for the year compared to 2022.