Technology
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Netflix grabs worldwide streaming rights to “Sesame Street”
Netflix announced on Monday it has snagged the worldwide streaming distribution rights to Sesame Street, a deal that also involves games.
Verizon gets FCC approval to acquire Frontier
The telecom's commitment to ending diversity and equity programs was a key factor in securing FCC approval.
Parks: Most streamers use ad-supported products
As more Americans use ad-supported streaming video services, marketers have numerous opportunities to engage with viewers through interactive formats.
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Charter, Cox agree to $34.5 billion merger
Charter has agreed to merge with Cox Communications in a deal valued at over $34 billion.
Newsmax grows revenue to $45.3 million in Q1
Newsmax grew its overall revenue spurred by gains in its subscription and advertising businesses, which helped lower its operating loss during Q1.
DirecTV to offer expanded access to WNBA games from Scripps Sports
DirecTV will offer extra WNBA games on Ion as part of a partnership with Scripps Sports, the companies affirmed this week.
Comcast begins offering weekly MLS Season Pass matches
Comcast is building on its content distribution partnership with Apple by making weekly matches from the tech company's MLS Season Pass available for free within its platform.
Report: Americans spend $200 annually on unused subscriptions
The average American spends nearly $1,100 on subscription products each year, of which $200 goes toward services they rarely, or never, use.
Netflix says ad-supported tier has 94 million users
Netflix says 94 million users around the world are streaming content with ads.
Scripps Sports adds Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games
Scripps is bolstering its portfolio of locally-televised sports by partnering with the Tampa Bay Lightning to bring premium hockey to broadcast TV in Florida.
Charter names Jake Perlman as Chief Technology Officer
Charter Communications has promoted Jake Perlman to serve as the company's Chief Technology and Information Officer.