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Sling mulls adding NBC News channels to Freestream
A survey sent to Sling Freestream users suggests the service could onboard NBC's free, ad-supported streaming channels soon.
Viewpoint: Remoting is futile
"Owning what’s on is big media, big tech, big data, and big money."
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Charles Benaiah
Comcast to appeal decision by ad board on “10G” claims
Acting on a complaint by Verizon and T-Mobile, the National Advertising Division said Comcast's "10G Network" brand should be changed.
MAV TV Select debuts on Xumo Play
MAV TV Select has made its debut on Comcast and Charter's free, ad-supported service Xumo Play.
Newsmax launches on Freeview in UK
Newsmax has made its debut in the United Kingdom after securing distribution on the free-to-air broadcast platform Freeview.
Ex-Paramount International CEO Raffaele Annecchino launches consulting firm
A former Paramount Global executive who was abruptly placed on leave last year has decided to launch his own consulting firm.
YouTube TV begins adding more 4K channels, content
Paramount Global is adding more content in ultra-high definition (UHD/4K) to streaming cable replacement YouTube TV this week.
Report: NFL Sunday Ticket grabs 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube
The NFL Sunday Ticket has drawn 1.3 million subscribers to YouTube and YouTube TV, according to a report from Antenna.
WGN-TV forecaster Tom Skilling announces retirement
After four decades of loyal service to WGN-TV in Chicago, veteran forecaster Tom Skilling says he will retire early next year.
CBS News head says videos from Gaza unreliable
The CEO of CBS News said misinformation about the Israel-Gaza conflict is spreading at breakneck pace, and is making it difficult to verify videos.
Great American Family to start Christmas shows in October
While Halloween might be just a few weeks away, one TV channel is getting in on the Christmas movie action very early.
Groups say FCC chair’s proposals to end cable blackouts are misguided
Broadcast and cable channel owners, not pay TV companies, are to blame for programming disruptions, the groups say.