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Free speech groups back Disney in ongoing fight with FCC
The letter says Disney should continue defending its First Amendment rights as it challenges the FCC’s early license renewal order for eight ABC-owned stations.
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Fubo stockholders remove Hulu board protection, add CEO Alisa Bowen as director
Nearly 90 percent of Fubo's eligible shareholders participated in the annual meeting, regulatory documents said.
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Fox Advertising extends partnership with iSpot
The partnership has been used to measure results across Fox’s, helping ad buyers better understand their financial investments and related outcomes.
Fox News remains top in cable ratings during July; NewsNation, MS NOW log growth milestones
Fox News Channel led cable news in July, averaging 2.33 million Monday-Sunday primetime viewers and nearly 1.5 million total-day viewers.
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Matt Iseman named host of “Front Office Sports Tonight”
Front Office Sports has picked Matt Iseman as the host of its upcoming syndicated show "Front Office Sports Tonight," the publication revealed on Wednesday.
SiriusXM announces “Sports Pass” with live games for $5 per month
SiriusXM is launching a new subscription dedicated to reaching sports fans in the car and on the go.
Stingray brings Just For Laughs comedy channel to Samsung TV Plus
The free ad-supported streaming television channel features stand-up clips and sketches from the Just For Laughs archive.
Gotham Sports to close, live sports from MSG, YES Network moving to DAZN
The Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks are the first two NBA teams to have their games offered by DAZN in local markets.
CBS to air “Comics Unleashed” 20th anniversary special in September
Paramount's CBS will air a special two-hour presentation of "Comics Unleashed" that celebrates the late night program's 20th anniversary, the network announced on Wednesday.
Prime Video debuts Starz-Crunchyroll bundle
Starz and Crunchyroll have launched a new U.S. streaming bundle through Prime Video, giving customers access to both services for $17 per month.
Filings: Alden Global exec likely to emerge as major Cumulus Media stakeholder
Alden Global has been criticized over the years for cutting jobs and reducing local news investments at newspapers under its ownership, causing concern among radio industry watchers as the Cumulus bankruptcy plays out.
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Lawsuit says Comcast retail employees humiliated over low sales
Store employees who missed performance goals were tied to a chair and hit in the face with a cream pie by higher-performing co-workers, the lawsuit claims.