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Flex helps keep Comcast broadband subscribers, executive says
Comcast's streaming TV box may not have deep market penetration, but it's helping the cable and broadband company keep customers.
Netflix mulls licensing original shows to broadcast, cable networks
Netflix has held discussions with several media companies about licensing some of its original programs for airing on linear networks.
Ad-supported HBO Max launching this summer
A cheaper, ad-supported version of AT&T's streaming service HBO Max is set to launch in June, executives at the company confirmed last week.
Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing
The service is telling some viewers that their freeloading days are coming to an end.
Bloomberg extends deal with Entercom to provide updates to news stations
The agreement allows Entercom's news stations to continue carrying Bloomberg Radio-produced segments.
Locast rolls out to Cleveland, bringing service to 30 TV markets
Streaming service Locast is expanding once again, bringing its local TV service to viewers in Cleveland, the company announced on Wednesday.
Hockey returns to ESPN with new deal that includes streaming
Telecasts of National Hockey League games are returning to ESPN under a new, 7-year deal that takes effect later this year.
Latest Nexstar resignation delays plan for “NewsNation” morning show
Nexstar has big plans to launch a morning news show on its flagship cable channel NewsNation — but first, it must find a person willing to lead its newsroom.
Another news executive departs NewsNation, exposing further rifts at Nexstar’s news channel
Jennifer Lyons is the latest person to depart the company as newsroom staffers continue to express concerns over NewsNation's direction.
Disney Plus surpasses 100 million global subscribers
The Walt Disney Company's family-friendly streaming service Disney Plus has eclipsed 100 million subscribers, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Biggest cable, satellite companies lost 6 million subscribers
Top cable and satellite companies lost a collective 6 million subscribers in 2020 as the trend of ditching expensive traditional service for cheaper online offerings continues.
ViacomCBS inks global broadcast deals for Oprah special
ViacomCBS has reached agreements with dozens of foreign broadcast outlets for a one-time airing of Oprah Winfrey's blockbuster interview with royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.