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Plex adds more free streaming channels from NBC Universal
NBC Sports Now, NBC GolfPass, American Crimes and local NBC- and Telemundo-owned news feeds are available to stream without a subscription.

Philo adjusts price for customers billed through Apple
Subscribers who prefer to pay for Philo through Apple will be charged $4 more, though the increase can be avoided with direct billing.

YouTube Premium grows to 125 million users, service launches Premium Lite
The plan costs $8 per month and offers commercial-free streaming of most videos on the platform.

Hearst Networks EMEA to partner with Synamedia on IP channel distribution
The broadcaster will utilize Synamedia's forthcoming Quortex PowerVu product as part of a shift toward cloud-based distribution of its channels.

Disney gets creative in counting Oscars ceremony audience
Disney has gotten creative in claiming a year-over lift in Oscars viewership by counting those who watched some of the awards ceremony on their phones, tablets and PCs.

ACA Connects appoints Calix CEO Michael Weening to board
ACA Connects, the industry group representing small broadband companies, has appointed Michael Weening to its board of directors.

Scripps Sports reveals plans for NWSL games in 2025
The new season of the National Women's Soccer League will kick off on the E. W. Scripps Company's Ion TV starting later this month.

Ampere: Streaming revenue surpasses public TV in Europe
Public service broadcasters are seeing viewership and revenue shift toward premium services like Netflix and Prime Video, but their on-demand platforms are still popular.

Ticker News expands distribution on Tugo TV
Tugo TV offers live news and faith-based entertainment in the United States and Canada.

Samsung first to debut HGTV alum Sabrina Soto’s new show
Interior designer Sabrina Soto has launched a new series on The Design Network, and Samsung TV Plus is the first to debut the first 10 episodes.

DirecTV to sponsor SXSW Film & TV Festival
DirecTV will serve as a presenting sponsor of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas this summer.

Fubo readying cheaper “Sports & Broadcasting” package
The plan is expected to cost between $20 and $30 less than Fubo's current base programming package, and include access to major broadcast and sports-inclusive networks.
