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Fox Weather readies audio simulcast on SiriusXM
The simulcast replaces The Weather Channel, and will be available for free on streaming and satellite radio platforms during weather-related emergencies.
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Scripps channels dropped from DIRECTV after carriage contract expires
A spokesperson for DIRECTV said Scripps was demanding "the highest rates we've ever seen" for continued carriage of the channels.
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TuneIn adds 41 commercial-free channels from StingRay
The new commercial-free music streams, available to TuneIn Premium subscribers, cover various genres like rock, hip-hop, jazz and pop.
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NAB pushes back against FCC public interest reminder
The NAB said broadcasters are already carrying out their public interest obligations on a daily basis; it is the second time in recent weeks the group has pushed back against FCC action.
IAB Tech Lab releases guidelines to address AI crawlers, bots
The framework complements the CoMP API by outlining business strategies for controlling automated access to content.
Adrienne Roark leaves TEGNA after one year as Chief Content Officer
After just one year on the job, Adrienne Roark is hanging up her hat at local television broadcaster TEGNA.
“Project Gemini” is Disney’s effort to eventually shut down Hulu app
The effort reflects Disney’s push to streamline technology and reduce redundancies across its streaming platforms.
TEGNA executives resign as Nexstar works through legal case
A number of senior-level executives at TEGNA have resigned as the broadcaster's parent company Nexstar continues to battle an antitrust lawsuit.
FCC issues public interest reminder as ABC renews broadcast TV licenses
FCC Chairman Carr reminded broadcasters of their "public interest" obligations; ABC said it renewed the licenses of its TV stations under duress.
DIRECTV likely to lose Scripps-owned stations as contract expiration nears
DIRECTV is set to lose dozens of local TV stations owned by the E. W. Scripps Company at the end of the month.
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MRC reaffirms accreditation for Nielsen’s Big Data + Panels currency
The MRC said it is satisfied Nielsen has addressed points made in a March marketplace update that expressed concern about some of the intelligence firm's methodologies.
Nexstar Chief Legal Officer Rachel Morgan departs company
Nexstar's top legal executive is departing the company for a new opportunity, according to a memo circulated to colleagues.
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