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Nexstar to shut down regional cable news channel Chicagoland Television
Chicagoland Television, a regional cable news channel that has aired news and public affairs programming to the Chicago metropolitan area, will cease production by the end of next year.
KHQ-TV, KFBB suffer cyber attack affecting news operation
A Washington state television station was hit with a crippling cyber attack that had effects on other stations within the company.
After merging with Tribune, Nexstar issues Christmas pink slips
Dozens of people have been laid off at stations that were acquired from Tribune Media, according to sources.
PBS moves closer to YouTube TV launch with official artwork
PBS was supposed to launch on YouTube TV this month, but financial complications and other setbacks have pushed back the date indefinitely.
Media Wrap-Up: Bingeable ads on Hulu, AT&T TV gets national launch date
Hulu is rolling out ads targeted at binge watchers; Vudu offers replacement rentals for bad movies; AT&T could shut down AT&T TV Now.
Sinclair to stop producing pro-Trump commentary
Sinclair Broadcasting Group will stop producing conservative-leaning commentary that has earned the company criticism from journalists within its own company.
House lawmakers pass bill aimed at cracking down on hidden cable TV fees
House lawmakers have passed a measure that would require Comcast and other cable and satellite companies include so-called "hidden fees" in advertised prices.
Analyst: AT&T could kill descendant of DirecTV Now streaming service
AT&T could shutter its streaming service AT&T TV Now, formerly DirecTV Now, as the telecom giant shifts priorities away from the cordcutting service.
Together again: CBS, Viacom complete multi-billion dollar merger
Viacom and CBS Corporation have reunified as part of a $28 billion merger that will see the combination of global assets under one roof.
NBC News employees split over possible formation of union
A union movement within the digital division at NBC News has been met with anti-unionization efforts in the form of a website and Instagram page.
Roku scam asks users to pay for “lifetime” registration
Roku customers are falling for a scam in which fraudsters claim an activation fee is required to use Roku TVs and smart devices.
Russian president opens door for registry of foreign journalists
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a measure that could lead to the creation of a directory of foreign bloggers, journalists and social media users.