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SiriusXM inks distribution agreement with SmartLess Media
Subscribers will get early access to SmartLess episodes, and SiriusXM will produce numerous events involving SmartLess Media shows.

Chicken Soup for the Soul forms joint venture with Fuel TV
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment announced a new joint venture with Fuel TV for its SVOD and FAST ambitions.

FCC imposes $3.5 million in fines against Miami-area radio pirates
The FCC approved around $3.5 million in fines against six alleged radio pirates in the Miami area.

Fubo debuts AI-powered “Instant Headlines” feature
Fubo has unveiled a new instant headlines feature that uses machine learning tools to monitor and promote certain news coverage.

T-Mobile posts wireless gains during key holiday shopping season
T-Mobile saw its wireless business grow by 299,000 new accounts during the key retail holiday season last year, ending the year with nearly 120 million wireless lines.

FCC issued three fines, mailed 44 notices, related to pirate radio broadcasts in 2023
The FCC said it upheld fines against three pirate radio broadcasters and sent nearly four dozen notices about the illegal activity in 2023.

PodcastOne renews agreement with Adam Carolla
The deal will allow the LiveOne subsidiary to continue distributing "The Adam Carolla Show" and "The Adam and Dr. Drew Show."

Comcast adds 3 million Peacock subscribers, loses broadband customers
Comcast continued to experience erosion in its TV and broadband businesses, but posted gains in new activations on Xfinity Wireless and Peacock during Q4 2023.

Netflix will phase out Basic plan tier in more countries
Netflix will fully retire its commercial-free "Basic" plan in the United Kingdom and Canada later this spring.

Skydance owner makes preliminary offer to acquire Paramount parent company
The offer is contingent upon merging the Paramount brand with Skydance Media, according to reports.

Audacy confirms plans for subscription audio offering
Audacy says it is moving forward with plans to develop and launch a subscription-based streaming audio service.
