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Sinclair to end blackout of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC affiliates
Sinclair says it will end its week-long blackout of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on its ABC affiliates after holding constructive conversations with the network and its parent company Disney.
YouTube TV may pull two major Spanish networks off platform
A pair of potential carriage disputes involving Google-owned streaming service YouTube TV could leave Spanish-speaking audiences without several major networks at the end of the month.
Televisa-Univision takes aim at Google in new ad campaign
Televisa-Univision on Wednesday announced a new ad campaign aimed at pressuring Google to reverse plans that would relegate Univision from YouTube TV’s main package at the end of the month.
Watchdog files bar complaint against FCC Chairman Carr over Kimmel controversy
A watchdog group has filed a bar complaint alleging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr improperly pressured ABC affiliates to drop “Jimmy Kimmel Live."
IAB: Tariffs convince brands to pull back on ad spending
IAB lowered its 2025 U.S. ad spend forecast based on concerns about tariffs and further economic headwinds.
MSNBC, Sky News form global news partnership
The arrangement, which starts in October, will allow MSNBC to utilize news reports and journalists from Sky News.
Nexstar weighs returning “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to ABC affiliates
The broadcaster has held productive conversations with ABC, but will continue to replace Kimmel's show with local newscasts.
Kari Lake disparages news outlets covering USAGM layoffs
During a sworn deposition earlier this month, Lake characterized reports by the Washington Post, CNN and this outlet as propaganda and false.
Monterey TV station abruptly shuts news department
Starting this week, there will be fewer sources of local television news in Central California.
Tenetic to integrate Comscore data into media intelligence systems
Tenetic and Comscore are partnering to integrate real-time consumer insights with accredited TV data, giving advertisers and sellers dynamic tools to optimize planning and inventory.
YouTube reverses ban on COVID-19 conspiracy theorists
YouTube says it will reverse a decision to ban content creators who spread conspiracy theories and other misinformation.
Nexstar says no to Jimmy Kimmel, joining Sinclair in boycott
The broadcaster's decision affects nearly three dozen ABC affiliated stations.