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Ofcom says GB News violated rules with political interview
A segment broadcast on British channel GB News violated various media regulations, Ofcom said on Monday.
BBC will refresh news website to target U.S. readers
BBC Studios will relaunch its news website next year, with a focus on targeting American news consumers with "personalized" content.
More “Monday Night Football” games to simulcast on ABC
ABC will simulcast more Monday Night Football games this season as strikes involving Hollywood actors and writers continue on.
DirecTV, Nexstar finalize new channel carriage deal
DirecTV and Nexstar have finalized their carriage deal that brings more than 160 local stations back to the satellite and streaming platform.
Viewpoint: Flushed! An open letter to Spotify’s Daniel Ek
Spotify gets 30 percent less now from each user than they did in 2016. They’re still asymptotic to profitability.
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Charles Benaiah
DirecTV brings back Nexstar channels under “temporary” agreement
DirecTV will restore dozens of ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates owned by Nexstar to its satellite and streaming services under a "temporary" agreement reached this weekend.
Dish customers have streaming options to watch CBS during Hearst blackout
Dish customers in Des Moines and Louisville, Kentucky no longer have access to their CBS station, but there are streaming options.
Amazon to offer Discovery Plus Premium through Prime Video Channels
Amazon will offer an upgraded version of Discovery Plus that includes TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.
Dish began preparing for Hearst dispute in July, video shows
Dish Network began putting contingencies in place for a potential carriage dispute with Hearst Television as early as July.
Disney shoots down rumors ABC network, stations offered to Nexstar
A Disney spokesperson says reports that the company is talking with Nexstar about buying ABC are "unfounded."
Charter adds Jewish television channels to add-on Spectrum TV package
Charter has added JBS and JLTV to its "Entertainment View" add-on package for Spectrum TV customers.
Samsung TV Plus launches more sports content in UK
British streamers with Samsung devices are getting access to more free streaming sports content.