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DIRECTV offers free movie networks, Spotify Premium during holidays
DIRECTV is offering new and existing customers a number of perks and freebies during the holiday season.
Fox News promotes Aishah Hasnie to Anchor and White House correspondent
Fox News Media has promoted Aishah Hasnie to serve as the network’s newest anchor and White House correspondent, the company said on Tuesday. As part of her new role, Hasnie will launch a Saturday news program airing from 12 to ... Read more
Ex-Paramount streaming exec Jeff Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment
Oaktree Capital Management has appointed streaming industry veteran Jeff Shultz to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of its global media venture Radial Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday.
ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap
The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.
Ampere: Older streamers watching more social influencer content
Half of internet users aged 55 to 64 now watch influencer content weekly, driving an 18 percent rise in overall viewing since early 2020.
Broadcasters Foundation seeks donations to help TV, radio colleagues during crisis
The BFOA is soliciting donations to assist radio and TV professionals during Giving Tuesday.
Shannon Ryan joins Spectrum News from KTRK Houston
Shannon Ryan is departing the ABC-owned station in Houston for a new Congressional reporting role at Spectrum News.
Fox News moves to dismiss second Newsmax antitrust lawsuit
Attorneys for Fox News are hoping a judge will throw out Newsmax's second attempt to sue the cable network on antitrust grounds.
TEGNA SVP Larry Delia announces retirement
Larry Delia has announced his retirement from local television broadcaster TEGNA after a career in the industry that spans the better part of four decades.
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FCC urges radio stations to lock down Barix equipment after hacks
The FCC is urging radio stations to lock down Barix equipment with tougher passwords after a string of cybersecurity incidents.
Scripps board adopts shareholder rights plan amid Sinclair takeover offer
Scripps adopted a poison pill after Sinclair offered a $7-per-share takeover, aiming to protect shareholder value as the board reviews its options.
In frigid pay TV environment, Philo bundles up
Philo is sticking with its focus of delivering entertainment-based channels and content as it incorporates more FAST channels and network-owned apps into its service.
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