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Philo original series “Boss Moves” to debut second season in August
The show launched on the budget-friendly streaming service early last year, and quickly earned its first award nomination.
Yalda Hakim leaves BBC for Sky News
Journalist Yalda Hakim is leaving the BBC for a new role as the presenter of a global news program at Sky News.
WBD sees record streaming audience for Tour de France
The increase was attributed to more streaming coverage on Discovery Plus in 10 countries.
Indonesia blocks Twitter website after rebranding to X
Government regulators in Indonesia have blocked access to Twitter after the social platform changed its website to X.com this week.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry's future.
Roku grows customer base to 73.5 million during Q2
Roku earned $847 million in net revenue during Q2, including $744 million in revenue from its platform business.
Comcast loses 543,000 video customers during Q2
Comcast continues to shed pay television customers — and, surprisingly, also lost broadband customers during Q2 2023.
Spotify adds 36 million global users during Q2
Spotify logged its best financial quarter in terms of user growth, but its financial loss was greater than what Wall Street analysts expected.
CBS News to stop offering standalone radio app
CBS News will stop offering a standalone version of its radio app by the end of the month.
BBC spends over £128 million on diverse radio, TV content
The BBC says it exceeded a three-year financial goal to spend a set amount of money ensuring its radio and TV content meet certain diversity goals.
FIFA brings free streaming channel to more services
FIFA has launched its free, ad-supported FIFA Plus channel on the Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.
Marquee launches streaming subscription for Cubs fans
Marquee Sports Network is now available to Chicago Cubs fans over the Internet for $20 a month, no cable or satellite subscription required.