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Starz narrows financial loss to under $21 million during Q4
Starz reported lower revenue but sharply improved its financial loss during the fourth quarter (Q2) of 2025, the company's second consecutive full quarter since spinning out of Lionsgate last summer.
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Paramount CEO says Paramount Plus, HBO Max will merge
CEO David Ellison indicated Paramount Plus’ technology could power the unified platform, with HBO Max content folded into a single streaming stack.
Bango: Consumers feel fatigue from unused subscriptions, seek lower-priced models
Subscription service users feel like they aren't getting the biggest bang for their buck, which has them looking for novel ways to reduce costs while maintaining access.
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FCC gives green light to Charter-Cox merger
The approval came after Charter made key concessions on its DEI practices and promised further rural broadband build-outs.
Tablo firmware update brings free streaming channels to legacy devices
Nuvyyo is pushing out a firmware update that will allow legacy Tablo DVRs to receive free streaming channels.
Altman Solon: Sports enters new growth cycle as viewing habits shift
Most sports executives have expressed optimism about the industry's short-term outlook, driven primarily by shifting fan consumption habits and stronger investor confidence.
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Samsung partners with Gracenote for AI-based discovery on smart TVs
Samsung is working with Gracenote's metadata library and AI tools to improve content search and discovery on its smart TVs.
Sinclair logs financial loss during 2025, weak distribution fees weigh on revenue
Sinclair reported lower 2025 earnings as political ads cooled, but growth in core advertising and sports demand boosted its outlook for 2026.
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T-Mobile to deliver wireless home internet routers via DoorDash
T-Mobile says eligible customers in some major cities can now have Internet equipment delivered through same-day fulfillment via DoorDash.
The Trade Desk partners with VIDAA, Nexxen on CTV-focused Ventura Ecosystem
The Trade Desk has launched a new cross-collaboration initiative called Ventura Ecosystem, with V (formerly VIDAA) and Nexxen as its first participants.
YouTube Premium Lite gets offline downloads, background streaming
Streamers can now watch videos offline and content in the background with a YouTube Premium Lite subscription.
FCC gives Sinclair approval to acquire four TV stations
The FCC has approved the transfer of four broadcast licenses to Sinclair over an objection filed by DIRECTV.
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