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Politics help boost Beasley Media’s revenue
Political ad revenue helped offset declines in national ad revenue at Beasley, the company affirmed on Thursday.
DirecTV to simulcast MLS Season Pass for business customers
Satellite broadcaster DirecTV says it will simulcast Apple's Major League Soccer television package to business customers.
Price of Paramount Plus tiers to increase this year
Paramount Global will increase the price of its two Paramount Plus streaming tiers later this year, executives affirmed on Thursday.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki resigns amid ad revenue woes
The long-time Google executive says she wants to focus on family, health and personal activities; Neal Mohan will take her place.
Plex adds four free streaming TV channels from Fox
Plex had added four linear content channels from Fox Corporation to its free, ad-supported service.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports skips $140 million payment
Diamond Sports Group says it will continue to broadcast programming as it works on restructuring and payment plans with its creditors.
Samsung rolls out Sky Showtime app to TVs in Europe
Sky Showtime is rolling out to Samsung smart television sets in Europe, putting the app in front of 90 million TV viewers.
Cumulus promotes Elizabeth Pembleton in Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Pembleton has been promoted to regional vice president and market manager in Allentown, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton for Cumulus Media.
Gray, Marquee to swap stations in Idaho, Georgia
Gray and Marquee have agreed to swap a pair of television stations broadcasting in Idaho and Georgia.
NAB Show to host over 1,000 exhibitors
More than 1,000 companies will exhibit their products and services during NAB Show in Las Vegas this April, the organization says.
FCC nominee wants DirecTV probed for dropping Newsmax
FCC commissioner nominee Gigi Sohn says the agency should scrutinize DirecTV for removing OAN and Newsmax.
Charges dropped against arrested NewsNation reporter
Charges have been dropped against a NewsNation reporter who was arrested at a press conference in Ohio.