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Tariffs weigh on Samsung Q4, company to refocus on high-end electronics
Consumer electronics revenue faced pressure in Q4, with TV and appliance margins squeezed despite solid premium product sales.
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FCC Chairman says “partisan motivation” will dictate equal time enforcement
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the agency will assess a talk show’s “partisan motivation” when deciding whether equal time rules apply to political interviews.
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Reelgood: Disney, Amazon added more streaming content in 2025
Disney and Amazon produced the most streaming TV shows and films in 2025, according to new data from Reelgood.
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FCC approves foreign ownership rules for radio, TV stations
The changes clarify Section 310(b) standards and aim to streamline reviews and shorten application processing times.
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina arrested on embezzlement charges
The arrest follows audits, a civil lawsuit and a $1.2 million insurance recovery tied to the alleged misconduct.
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Cadent claims full directness across connected TV supply
The platform processes about 200 billion impressions daily and reaches over 125 million households.
Spectrum commits to U.S.-based workforce in Super Bowl ad
Charter will air a U.S.-focused TV spot during Super Bowl LX in nearly 60 markets where Spectrum provides service.
Haystack News adds LiveNow from Fox on-demand clips
Haystack News is adding on-demand news clips from the streaming channel LiveNow from Fox.
Apple beats Wall Street expectations on strong iPhones sales during Q1
Apple kicked off the start of its fiscal year with revenue spikes spurred by strong iPhone sales and double-digit growth in services.
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Comcast touts Peacock gains, though streamer still not profitable
Peacock grew to 44 million subscribers in 2025, driven by live sports including NFL coverage and the return of NBA games.
WUPA Atlanta to launch “CBS News Atlanta Mornings” in February
Paramount's CBS News & Stations is launching a new morning show for its fledging owned-and-operated TV station in Atlanta.
Nielsen data: Fox News is most-watched cable news channel in January
Fox News Channel extended its long-running leadership of the cable news landscape in January 2026, marking its 24th consecutive year as the top-rated network in the genre.
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