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Charter to lay off 1,000 Spectrum call center employees
Affected workers will be offered the opportunity to secure jobs at other call centers.
CNN Presidential Debate to simulcast on broadcast networks, NewsNation
All four major broadcast networks will carry a simulcast of the debate, along with CNN competitors like Fox News, MSNBC, Newsmax and NewsNation, among others.
Charter raising prices on some Spectrum TV, Internet plans
A spokesperson said the price adjustments on pay TV were necessitated by higher fees charged by programmers.
Bob Gold hires Eric Becker to run streaming-focused PR unit
The formation of the streaming media and pay TV communications unit will give those clients a dedicated team to work with on brand messaging and corporate communications.
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Fox News to simulcast CNN presidential debate
The Fox News Channel will offer a live simulcast of CNN's presidential debate next week.
TiVo survey: Americans spending $70 per month on streaming video services
Americans have a lower perception of quality among streaming services on the market, but they're not using those services any less, according to the latest TiVo video trends report.
Fox expands ad partnership with The Trade Desk
Fox is expanding its partnership with The Trade Desk, incorporation various products into Fox's own AdRise.
C15 Studio emerges from stealth, develops FAST channels for premium sports brands
Formula 1, Triton Poker, One Championship and Squash TV are among the first streaming channels developed by the London-based sports content studio.
Venu Sports drafts execs from Paramount, FanDuel, SiriusXM to fill leadership roster
The eight newly-named executives are joining 150 others who are dedicated with developing and launching Venu Sports in time for football season.
Minnesota lawmaker urges Comcast, Diamond Sports to hammer out a deal
A U.S. Senator says Comcast and Diamond Sports must return to the negotiating table, because her voters can't watch baseball on cable TV.
Fremantle brings FAST channels to Pluto TV in Europe
Fremantle and Pluto TV are bringing more than a dozen FAST channels to markets outside the United States.
Spectrum Reach, Magnite partner on programmatic advertising
Spectrum Reach will expand its use of Magnite's programmatic ad tech to deliver more-personalized experiences through the Spectrum TV app.