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Report: NBA considers streaming hub for local games
The NBA is exploring a centralized streaming package for locally televised games, holding talks with YouTube TV, Prime Video, ESPN and DAZN.
Report: The Trade Desk holds talks with OpenAI on advertising pact
The discussions follow a difficult year for The Trade Desk, whose stock had fallen roughly one-third amid slowing growth and rising competition.
Audiochuck hires Matt Shanfield to lead new TV, film division
The unit will develop original projects and acquire third-party content as Audiochuck expands into a vertically integrated studio model.
Washington Post picks Veritone for content licensing, archiving
Executives said the agreement expands revenue opportunities while maintaining editorial oversight and brand protection for the Post.
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum stepping down; Mike Keyserling to succeed
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum is leaving the company after more than a decade; COO Mike Keyserling is succeed him in the role.
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Researchers: Newsrooms gamble with reputation by partnering with betting platforms
University researchers warned partnerships between prediction markets and news outlets could further erode public trust in journalism.
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Comcast co-CEO says Peacock focused on U.S., not global, growth
Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh said Peacock’s strategy centers on U.S. growth, with limited ambitions for global expansion despite rivals’ international scale.
The Roku Channels adds Apple TV to streaming marketplace
The integration includes Apple’s live sports slate, timed with the new Formula 1 season, which streams exclusively on Apple TV in the U.S.
Starz will stop disclosing subscriber counts, CEO says
The company is pointing investors toward other metrics, including streaming-related revenue and operating profit.
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Starz narrows financial loss to under $21 million during Q4
Starz reported lower revenue but sharply improved its financial loss during the fourth quarter (Q2) of 2025, the company's second consecutive full quarter since spinning out of Lionsgate last summer.
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Paramount CEO says Paramount Plus, HBO Max will merge
CEO David Ellison indicated Paramount Plus’ technology could power the unified platform, with HBO Max content folded into a single streaming stack.
Bango: Consumers feel fatigue from unused subscriptions, seek lower-priced models
Subscription service users feel like they aren't getting the biggest bang for their buck, which has them looking for novel ways to reduce costs while maintaining access.
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