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MPA hires former federal prosecutor to lead anti-piracy litigation
Bostick joins MPA's ACE from the U.S. Department of Justice, where she served as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York.
Spectrum News debuts free streaming channel on Xumo Play
Spectrum News has launched its national news channel through free streaming platform Xumo Play.
C15 Studio hires Chris Flatley away from Fubo
C15 Studio has poached a top advertising sales executive from Fubo to lead the company's ambitious advertising initiatives in a similar role.
Samsung inks Tizen OS licensing deal with Loewe
The smart TV operating system will be incorporated in the new line-up of Stellar model TVs.
Roku to stream syndicated version of “Good Morning Football” for free
Roku has signed an extensive agreement that will bring the syndicated version of NFL Network's wake-up program "Good Morning Football" to streamers across the nation.
Redbox will shut down streaming service, lay off workers
Redbox is planning to lay off more than 1,000 workers and shut down its streaming service after its parent company entered into Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
NBC to offer some Olympics coverage in 4K HDR
Comcast's NBC Sports will offer 4K HDR feeds of some Olympic events via distribution on USA Network on pay TV platforms.
Man arrested for T-Mobile hack is suspected in newly-revealed AT&T data breach
An American citizen detained in Turkey is suspected of participating in an attack against AT&T's systems that allowed them to collect sensitive customer records.
CNN to slash 100 jobs, roll out subscription product this year
The memo offered no specific plans about the subscription product, but CNN CEO Mark Thompson hopes it will bring in more than a billion dollars.
Post-merger cuts could target TV networks at Paramount
Networks like CBS and Comedy Central that nurture hit TV franchises and have lucrative live sports rights are likely safe for the long-term, but the future is hazy for other Paramount-owned channels.
Spectrum begins offering Vix Premium with Ads to TV customers
Spectrum TV subscribers with at least one Univision channel in their pay TV package now have access to Vix Premium with Ads.
Nielsen hires Akhil Parekh away from Publicis Groupe
Akhil Parekh is joining the audience measurement company as its Chief Solutions Officer of Digital Product.