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SiriusXM pulls the plug on Mental Health Radio
SiriusXM has pulled the plug on a channel that was dedicated to mental health and wellness.
Paramount, YouTube TV agree to short-term extension
Paramount channels, including CBS, remain available on YouTube TV under a temporary extension while both sides work toward a new contract.
DirecTV loyalty program celebrates anniversary with prizes
DirecTV is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its loyalty program, DirecTV Perks, by supercharging the prizes available to its customers.
Max to offer in-car cameras, multi-view from NASCAR races
Max will offer up to 40 live camera feeds from cars participating in NASCAR Cup Series races this season, the company said on Thursday.
Roku platform revenue grows to $1 billion during Q4
Roku's subscription and advertising business logged its first $1 billion quarter; the company ended Q4 with 90 million subscribers and more than $203 million in free cash flow.
YouTube TV offers bill credit if Paramount channels pulled
YouTube TV will credit subscribers $8 to offset the cost of Paramount Plus if Paramount-owned channels are removed from the service.
Paramount warns of looming carriage dispute with YouTube TV
Paramount Global is warning subscribers of Google-owned YouTube TV that a forthcoming expiration of its distribution agreement may result in the loss of 23 channels on that platform.
Nexstar taps Ric Harris to oversee WGN Chicago
Ric Harris, a former NBC Universal local television executive, has been hired by Nexstar to oversee operations at WGN-TV Chicago.
Apple set to offer Apple TV Plus app for Android phones
Apple is preparing the release of an Apple TV Plus app that will work natively on Android mobile devices.
Fox Sports sees $800 million in advertising from Super Bowl LIX
The company's decision to distribute a free feed of the NFL championship game on Tubi helped.
Super Bowl LIX draws 127.7 million viewers across traditional, streaming TV
More than 127 million people tuned in to watch some or all of Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, according to updated ratings data.
FCC Chairman orders agency to investigate Comcast’s DEI initiatives
The chairman, Brendan Carr, suggested Comcast's diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs may violate federal employment law.