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FCC imposes $3.5 million in fines against Miami-area radio pirates
The FCC approved around $3.5 million in fines against six alleged radio pirates in the Miami area.
Audacy says future Live 105 DJs don’t need prior radio experience
Audacy is looking for new on-air talent for one of the country's biggest alternative radio stations — and no prior broadcasting experience is required.
David Letterman says he’s acquired Australian rugby team for TV show
David Letterman says he has partnered with fellow comedian Billy Crystal to acquire an Australian rugby team with the goal of launching a television docuseries.
Fubo debuts AI-powered “Instant Headlines” feature
Fubo has unveiled a new instant headlines feature that uses machine learning tools to monitor and promote certain news coverage.
T-Mobile posts wireless gains during key holiday shopping season
T-Mobile saw its wireless business grow by 299,000 new accounts during the key retail holiday season last year, ending the year with nearly 120 million wireless lines.
FCC issued three fines, mailed 44 notices, related to pirate radio broadcasts in 2023
The FCC said it upheld fines against three pirate radio broadcasters and sent nearly four dozen notices about the illegal activity in 2023.
PodcastOne renews agreement with Adam Carolla
The deal will allow the LiveOne subsidiary to continue distributing "The Adam Carolla Show" and "The Adam and Dr. Drew Show."
Comcast adds 3 million Peacock subscribers, loses broadband customers
Comcast continued to experience erosion in its TV and broadband businesses, but posted gains in new activations on Xfinity Wireless and Peacock during Q4 2023.
LG reports sluggish sales of TV sets, sound accessories in 2023
LG said it experienced higher demand for its smart TVs during the holiday shopping season, but reported lower sales on a year-over basis.
Netflix will phase out Basic plan tier in more countries
Netflix will fully retire its commercial-free "Basic" plan in the United Kingdom and Canada later this spring.
Skydance owner makes preliminary offer to acquire Paramount parent company
The offer is contingent upon merging the Paramount brand with Skydance Media, according to reports.
NPR board appoints Katherine Maher as CEO
Katherine Maher joins NPR after serving as the CEO of Web Summit for just three months and a prior role at Wikipedia parent company Wikimedia Foundation.