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Venu Sports reveals $43 per month “launch price”
The price falls on the lower end of the $40 to $50 per month estimate offered by analysts and streaming media experts.
Jamie Gallagher to depart AMC Networks after 16 years
AMC Networks says its long-time general counsel Jamie Gallagher will be leaving the company.
Roku partners with Veltech on new smart TVs in United Kingdom
British streamers who want access to Roku's smart TV platform have a new option thanks to a partnership with Veltech.
Scripps tops list of most-watched NBC affiliates during Summer Olympics
More people are watching the Summer Olympic Games in West Palm Beach than any other market, according to Nielsen data.
British regulator says Sky ran “misleading” Now TV discount offer
The agency said a campaign for a discounted TV package ran afoul of misleading advertising rules by not fully disclosing its limitations.
DirecTV begins refreshing user interface for satellite TV customers
DirecTV has stated rolling out an updated user interface to the set-top boxes of its traditional satellite TV customers.
Disney lays off workers at National Geographic, local ABC TV stations
Nearly 140 workers are affected by the latest round of pink slips at Disney.
Paramount offer from “Apex Capital” appears to be a hoax
The bid submitted on Wednesday would include an infusion of $10 billion in capital to Paramount, plus a $400 million break-up fee paid to Skydance Media.
Carlos Ferreiro stepping down as CFO of Televisa-Univision
The company cited "health reasons" for his departure; Juan Pablo Newman will serve as interim CFO starting in September.
Former Warner Music chair Edgar Bronfman, Jr. still interested in Paramount
The bid would involve spending $2 billion to $2.5 billion in order to acquire National Amusements, Paramount's largest shareholder.
Al Jazeera journalist, photographer killed in Israeli air strike
Two Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an apparent Israeli missile strike on Wednesday, the network said.
NBC: Interest in Paris Olympics advertising outpaces Rio, Tokyo games
More than $500 million has been generated from new sponsors who have committed advertising spend against the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.