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Sling Freestream surpasses 400 linear content channels
The milestone was reached this week after the Dish Network-backed service added three new channels.
Garth Brooks debuts “The Big 615” country station on TuneIn
The station is the first of several that the country music superstar will debut on the streaming audio platform.
KRON to add local programs after joining CW Network
The San Francisco station will add a 2 p.m. news block and a late evening newscast when it becomes a CW Network station in September.
Fox News grabs highest ratings for Trump arraignment
The network was locked in a fierce battle with MSNBC for overall and prime-time viewers.
Disney to shut down six TV channels in Southeast Asia
Disney will shut down six TV channels in Southeast Asia that it acquired from Fox several years ago, as it pushes viewers toward Disney Plus and Hotstar.
Fox News Digital leads CNN in multi-platform views
Fox News Digital ended May as the most-engaged cable news brand on social media, according to data reviewed by The Desk on Wednesday.
Bell cutting 1,300 jobs, closing several AM radio stations
Bell Media is laying off 1,300 workers and shutting down several AM radio stations in an effort to reign in costs.
Nexstar moves CW to new stations in three areas
Stations in San Francisco, Tampa and Philadelphia will join the CW Network later this year.
Comcast will start offering Xumo channels on X1 boxes
Cable customers will get a native way to access Xumo Play's streaming channels through their set-top boxes.
Michigan TV news director orders reporters to curb LGBT-focused stories
Amy Fox, the news director at Michigan NBC affiliate WOOD-TV, said recent Pride Month coverage was upsetting conservative viewers.
Comcast begins offering 10 Gbps speed for $300
Comcast says it is offering symmetrical Internet speeds of 10 Gbps through its most-expensive broadband plan available.
Alpha Media launches ‘first’ radio station with AI DJ
Alpha Media and Futuri have debuted the first on-air radio talent powered entirely by artificial intelligence.