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Disney moving forward with shutdown of Hulu app
The Walt Disney Company is moving forward with its planned sunset of the standalone Hulu app in 2026.
Anti-piracy organization sends warning texts to 1,000 infringers in U.K.
The campaign highlights that both distributing and consuming pirated content is illegal under U.K. law.
Pulled “60 Minutes” segment on CECOT widely available online
Paramount is seeking to remove online copies of a pulled “60 Minutes” segment after it leaked via a Canadian broadcaster’s on-demand platforms.
Nielsen deepens measurement partnership with Roku
Nielsen and Roku are deepening their measurement partnership that will allow both companies to access each other's intelligence products.
T-Mobile accuses AT&T of bullying NAD into retracting claim on Luke Wilson ad
The NAD had faulted AT&T for allegedly using prior advertising decisions in marketing but later retracted the complaint.
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Nielsen: YouTube flat, Paramount rises in Media Distributor Gauge
Paramount displaced NBC Universal as the third-largest media distributor during Nielsen's November measurement month.
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Bari Weiss delays “60 Minutes” segment on controversial prison linked to Trump
CBS News pulled a segment on a controversial El Salvadorian prison that houses detainees of the Trump administration.
Nielsen: 20 million watch Trump’s prime-time speech on top networks
Nearly 20 million Americans watched President Donald Trump's prime-time address to the nation on top broadcast and cable networks this week.
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BBB National Programs retracts challenge of AT&T ad spot
An advertising organization has withdrawn its complaint against AT&T over its spot challenging T-Mobile's honesty in marketing.
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ESPN launches new ad campaign promoting year-round sports coverage
The network is trying to avoid seasonality churn-out, similar to what co-owned streamer Fubo experiences each year.
Fox partners with Los Angeles group to promote local sports events
The stations will provide expanded coverage highlighting cultural, community and stakeholder involvement tied to global sports events.
Seattle Fox station moving to new studios in 2026
Fox is moving its Seattle television production facility to a new building in the city's downtown.