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DIRECTV, broadband groups ask FCC to block Scripps acquisition of Inyo stations
DIRECTV and several broadband groups have filed a petition with the FCC seeking to block the E. W. Scripps Company from acquiring several Ion affiliates it previously divested.
Lisa Ling joins Spectrum News as outlet expands to Northern California
Charter's Spectrum News has hired Lisa Ling as part of an expansion effort in Northern California, with new reports coming from Sacramento and San Francisco.
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Viamedia.ai adds H3 targeting layer to Geo-Graph platform
Viamedia.ai has upgraded its Geo-Graph advertising and marketing platform with Uber’s H3 spatial indexing system
In court, FCC accused of running out clock on Nexstar-TEGNA challenge
A group of public interest groups say the FCC has dragged its feet on Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA that could complicate legal review of the matter.
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Legal group files fresh Bar complaints against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
A bipartisan legal group accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of abusing his authority and questioned whether he is still fit to hold a license to practice law.
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Roku leans into creator trend with new “Creators” hub
Roku has launched a new "Creators" hub on its smart TV and streaming devices that is intended to shine a bigger spotlight on shows and movies produced by independent content developers.
Plex to raise price of lifetime pass to $750 in July
Plex is raising the price of its lifetime Plex Pass to $750, a move the company says will allow it to continue developing new features and better apps.
Fox Nation to offer Jeff Foxworthy stand-up special in June
Fox Nation will debut a new stand-up special from comedian Jeff Foxworthy next month, Fox News Media announced this week.
Gray Media appoints Jamie Bremer to General Manager, WFIE
Gray Media has appointed a long-time sales executive at its Evansville, Indiana television station to lead the outlet as its newest general manager.
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Comcast’s Sky News launches paid podcast offering
The subscription supports Sky News’ broader shift toward a digital-first business under its Sky News 2030 initiative.
Spectrum begins rolling out ultra low-latency Internet connections
Charter is rolling out ultra low-latency Internet connections in a handful of markets, which are specifically targeted to high-demand tasks like online gaming.
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AT&T rolls out domestic eSIM product for international travelers to U.S.
AT&T is rolling out a new eSIM product that is tied to international travel associated with the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.