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Disney pulls plug on ESPN 3, shifts content to ESPN Unlimited
Disney has shut down ESPN 3 as it shifts its distribution strategy toward ESPN Unlimited, which carries all programming from ESPN’s cable networks and ESPN Plus.
NAD to send T-Mobile ad case to Federal Trade Commission
T-Mobile declined to participate in the NAD probe because of a lawsuit filed by AT&T against the group, a spokesperson said.
YouTube TV to introduce lower-price, genre-based packages in 2026
YouTube TV will introduce new genre-based packages, including a sports plan, priced lower than its core programming tier.
Viewpoint: Netflix’s acquisition of WBD rooted into “Big 3” playbook
When it comes to major U.S. industries, three tends to be the magic number.
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David R. King
OPINION
Priya Dogra leaving Sky Group to become CEO of Channel 4
Channel 4 has named Sky advertising chief Priya Dogra as the public service broadcaster's new CEO, starting in March.
Prime Video sets Thursday Night Football record with Lions-Cowboys game
Amazon set a viewership record for its Thursday Night Football telecast between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, which drew nearly 20 million sports fans.
Verizon lowers price of HBO Max streaming app for customers
Verizon is lowering the price of its HBO Max streaming perk for its wireless and home Internet customers, The Desk has learned.
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LG Channels adds two new Stingray music channels
Smart television maker LG has added two new Stingray music channels to its streaming service LG Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Weigel’s MeTV is one of the top TV networks in America. Most of its shows are decades old.
Shows like "M*A*S*H" and "Svengoolie" are pulling in hundreds of thousands of viewers each week, according to Nielsen ratings.
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Nielsen: Football boosts time spent with ad-supported sources during Q3
Traditional linear TV accounted for a stronger share of ad-supported viewership than streaming during Q3, according to Nielsen.
Stingray launches new music channels on Amazon Prime Video
Stingray says it has inked a new deal with Amazon that will see several of its own channels offered through Prime Video for free.
Harmonic agrees to sell video business to MediaKind for $145 million
Harmonic will sell its video business to MediaKind for $145 million, positioning the company to focus exclusively on broadband technology.