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AMC Networks evolves into premium entertainment brand
After a cable-related impairment charge of nearly $400 million during Q4, AMC Networks is charting a new course, one focused on streaming and content licensing.
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.
Apple, Google to return TikTok to app stores in U.S.
Apple and Google are restoring access to TikTok in their U.S.-based app stores after receiving assurances from the Trump Administration that a law banning the app will not be enforced.
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.
Total Wireless urged to modify ad messaging about free phones
The National Advertising Division says Verizon's Total Wireless should modify certain claims about free 5G phone offerings.
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.
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.
Associated Press banned from White House event over “Gulf of America” recognition
The organization continues to use the name "Gulf of Mexico," despite President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the body of water.
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.