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News Corp weighs sale of pay TV business Foxtel
News Corp is weighing an offer to sell its 65 percent controlling stake in Australian broadcaster and pay TV platform Foxtel.
Vizio adds 200,000 more smart TV users during Q2
The company, which is being acquired by Walmart, saw higher platform revenue compared to hardware sales income.
Paramount loses nearly 3 million global subscribers during Q2
The company blamed the winding down of a bundle agreement in South Korea for the dip in streaming customers.
Nexstar narrows losses at CW Network during Q2
The company earned $1.27 billion in revenue during the quarter, slightly lower than Wall Street estimates.
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WBD launches “CNN Originals” free streaming channel
WBD has debuted a new free, ad-supported streaming channel that offers documentaries and docuseries from CNN.
New Orleans is top market for Olympics viewership on NBC
TEGNA has the highest number of top stations when the list expands to the 20 most-watched NBC affiliates, though only one station is in the top 10.
WBD grows streaming subscribers, takes impairment charge after losing NBA rights
WBD saw its direct-to-consumer subscribers grow during Q2, but the company also reported a $9 billion impairment charge associated with the loss of NBA games.
Disney streamers earn profit in Q3, company to crack down on password sharing
The Walt Disney Company's trio of streaming television services have turned a profit for the first time in the company's history.
Roku debuts linear streaming channel for sports
Starting August 12, streamers will be able to find Roku's curated live and shoulder sports programming through the Roku Sports Channel.
Google is killing off the Chromecast
The company plans to continue supporting all existing devices in use with software and security updates, while pushing new customers toward the Google TV Streamer.
Hearst Media expands content deal with Samsung TV Plus
Hearst has expanded its content distribution pact with Samsung TV Plus, which will offer a handful of additional titles in the coming weeks.
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Hearst Media (press release)