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Christmas Day football games score high ratings across networks
CBS, Fox and ABC each aired a national football game on December 25, with the "Monday Night Football" telecast being the second-highest ratings since 1996.
Amazon to roll out ads on Prime Video in late January
Customers can opt-out of commercial interruptions by paying extra to remove them.
CBS, Paramount parent National Amusements discloses data breach
The parent company of Paramount Global has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving the theft of certain personal information.
Out-of-home streaming coming to new Tablo DVR, Nuvyyo CEO says
Nuvyyo is also still developing an ATSC 3.0 version of its Tablo DVR, but the company still doesn't know when it will be released.
ProSieben Sat.1 to stop licensing Hollywood content through output deals
ProSieben Sat.1 says it will soon end its practice of acquiring content from major Hollywood studios through long-term output deals.
FCC says cable, satellite companies shoulder responsibility of TV blackout notices
The FCC says cable and satellite companies are in the best position to report blackouts involving broadcasters, and should have to notify the agency about these disruptions when they occur.
New York sues SiriusXM over “burdensome” cancellation process
Satellite and streaming radio company deliberately makes it difficult for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions, New York's Attorney General alleges.
Two dead after WPVI television helicopter crashes in New Jersey
A TV photographer and a news helicopter pilot were killed when their aircraft crashed in a New Jersey field on Tuesday.
WBD, Paramount hold merger talks, report says
Executives from Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount met this week to discuss a possible merger of the companies, according to a report.
MyBundle CEO predicts “hundreds” of cable operators to shut down in coming years
Several cable TV companies have affirmed plans to turn off their traditional video service — and one industry expert thinks this is just the beginning.
RTL, Comcast’s Sky to share certain sports rights in Germany
Formula 1 and top-tier soccer matches are among the live sports events that will be shared between the two major media brands.
Social media platform Parler is acquired, plots return in 2024
Right-of-center social media platform Parler is set to make a comeback after being acquired by a Texas based company.