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YouTube TV, other subscription help earn Google parents $15 billion in 2023
YouTube and Google Play subscriptions helped bring in $15 billion in overall revenue to Alphabet last year.
Gray expects to get $110 million from BMI sale, updates financial guidance
Gray Television has released updated financial guidance for its fourth quarter of 2023.
Oregon Weekly hits fundraising goal, will resume printing
An Oregon newspaper that laid off its entire staff following an alleged embezzlement incident says it has raised enough money to resume printing.
Channel 4 will lay off 240, sell London-based headquarters
Channel 4 says it will lay off around 240 workers and sell its London-based headquarters.
SiriusXM inks distribution agreement with SmartLess Media
Subscribers will get early access to SmartLess episodes, and SiriusXM will produce numerous events involving SmartLess Media shows.
Fox emerges as big winner of Lions-49ers NFC Championship game
Preliminary data shows the network grabbed over 56 million viewers for the highly-anticipated match-up on Sunday.
Chicken Soup for the Soul forms joint venture with Fuel TV
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment announced a new joint venture with Fuel TV for its SVOD and FAST ambitions.
DirecTV could lose Cox Media-owned stations before Super Bowl
DirecTV and Cox Media are warning of a potential dispute that could leave viewers without access to more than a dozen stations, including two CBS affiliates.
Top FCC officials holds meeting on pending WADL sale
Top officials at the FCC met with key industry stakeholders over a proposed purchase of Detroit TV station WADL by Mission Broadcasting.
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.