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Fox-ESPN-WBD sports service could cost $50 per month
A consortium of broadcasters who are developing a sports-inclusive streaming service are hoping to keep the cost of the product at or below $50 per month.
Former Apple executive may lead new streaming joint venture
A trio of broadcasters could pick a former Apple executive to lead the development and launch of a new streaming service focused on sports.
Walmart may buy Vizio to broaden digital ad business
Walmart is discussing a possible acquisition of electronics maker Vizio as it explores new fronts in the digital advertising business, according to a report.
Graham Norton channel debuts on Samsung TV Plus in Europe
Samsung has struck a deal with ITV Studios for a new channel on its Samsung TV Plus platform that will offer repeats of "The Graham Norton Show."
BBC iPlayer to remove offline downloads perk for Macs, PCs
The BBC will stop allowing desktop and laptop users to save streaming content within the BBC iPlayer Downloads app in March.
TV NewsCheck suspends publication, blames turbulent ad market
TV NewsCheck says it will stop publishing articles and columns, and instead focus on its events business, amid a challenging economic environment for news outlets.
Amazon sued for putting ads in Prime Video content
A California man who renewed his Prime membership on an annual basis is suing Amazon for putting ads in Prime Video shows and movies.
Cox stations restored to DirecTV before Super Bowl LVIII
Cox Media stations were restored to DirecTV and U-Verse just hours before Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.
SiriusXM to cut 160 jobs amid subscriber losses
SiriusXM will issue pink slips to around 160 workers in an effort to curb expenses amid a broader restructuring of the company's operations.
Paramount Plus has lowest lag time during Super Bowl 2024
Paramount Plus scored high marks for having the least amount of latency during Super Bowl LVIII, according to content delivery service Phenix.
Revenue dips at AMC Networks, execs bullish on growth of streaming
Executives at AMC Networks expressed optimism over the state of its streaming platforms and associated businesses on Friday, even after the company ended 2023 on a particularly rough note.
Starz adds 700,000 subscribers, execs say bundling will drive growth
A strong slate of movies and television shows coupled with discount pricing during the holiday shopping season helped Lionsgate's streaming service Starz grab more than 700,000 new subscribers during its most-recent fiscal quarter
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