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Nexstar demands higher fees from DirecTV, threatens channel blackout
More than 160 Nexstar-owned stations could be pulled from DirecTV by the end of the week over retransmission fees.
Canal Plus adds National Geographic channels in Austria
French-based streaming TV service Canal Plus has added two new channels to its streaming service in Austria.
WOOD-TV news director Stanton Tang fired over anti-gay memo
Nexstar Media has fired a Michigan television news director who orchestrated an anti-gay memo circulated among employees in June.
Vizio begins rolling out new home screen interface
Vizio is rolling out a new user interface for the home screen of its smart TVs, the company announced this week.
Vizio begins rolling out new home screen interface
Vizio is rolling out a new user interface for the home screen of its smart TVs, the company announced this week.
Diamond Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks near deal on telecast contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks and regional sports broadcaster Diamond Sports have postponed a court hearing that was scheduled for Thursday.
WCBS-FM host Bob Shannon dies at 74
Bob Shannon, a well-known radio personality who spent most of his career at WCBS-FM, died Wednesday at the age of 74.
Fox News Channel tops second quarter of 2023
The network had the second-highest ratings across all cable during the three-month period, topped only by basketball on TNT.
Streaming service Viaplay announces executive, business model changes
Viaplay has revamped its executive team and launched a new business strategy focused on its Nordic operations.
Audacy hands out $3.2 million in bonuses to top execs
The bonuses were doled out this month, just weeks after Audacy was de-listed from the NASDAQ for its faltering stock price.
Live CNN programming coming to Max outside U.S.
Warner Bros Discovery is in the process of adding live CNN content to Max in overseas markets.
Disney lays off all National Geographic staff writers
National Geographic has released its team of nearly 20 staff writers, and will rely on freelancers as it continues to publish the magazine in print.