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Sinclair CEO: Open season for broadcasters mergers, acquisitions
Two months after Sinclair said it was reviewing its businesses, Sinclair's top executive hinted the company is ready to buy.
Nielsen: World Series dominates ratings, Monday Night Football viewership falls
Game 7 of the World Series was the most-watched, non-aggregate TV event, attracting nearly 27 million viewers to Fox.
RATINGS
Bango: Americans prioritize streaming apps in budgets
Americans are cutting back on certain household-related spending to maintain access to streaming services, according to Bango.
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Sinclair revenue drops on weaker advertising income during Q3
With political advertising dried up, Sinclair posted a year-over decline in total revenue, despite gains in its local media and tech businesses.
EARNINGS REPORT
MSNBC ratings strong during prime-time Election Day coverage
MSNBC had the highest preliminary ratings during prime-time on Election Day, according to Nielsen data.
RATINGS
Warner Bros Discovery targets late December for decision on company’s fate
WBD may put itself up for sale around Christmas as it continues to evaluate unsolicited offers from Paramount and others.
Gracenote: TV fans embrace streaming, but frustrated by experience
Nearly half of streamers surveyed by Gracenote said they'd cancel a service if they couldn't find something to watch.
Google, YouTube pull Movies Anywhere support amid ongoing spat with Disney
The decision comes amid an ongoing business fight between Google and Movies Anywhere parent Disney involving YouTube TV.
Entravision sees lower media revenue during Q3, ad market blamed
The company posted gains in its digital media business, but that wasn't enough to offset losses in traditional TV and radio.
EARNINGS REPORT
Dish appeals after board voids adaptive bitrate video patent
Dish has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit after the USPTO voided elements of its adaptive bitrate patent.
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Comscore swings to modest profit during Q3
Comscore saw a higher amount of interest in its cross-platform measurement solutions during Q3.
EARNINGS REPORT
Roku launches self-serve advertising platform
Roku said the new platform, called Roku Ads API, is aimed at developers who want more-direct access to its first-party advertising technology.