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ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap
The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.
Ampere: Older streamers watching more social influencer content
Half of internet users aged 55 to 64 now watch influencer content weekly, driving an 18 percent rise in overall viewing since early 2020.
Broadcasters Foundation seeks donations to help TV, radio colleagues during crisis
The BFOA is soliciting donations to assist radio and TV professionals during Giving Tuesday.
FCC urges radio stations to lock down Barix equipment after hacks
The FCC is urging radio stations to lock down Barix equipment with tougher passwords after a string of cybersecurity incidents.
Scripps board adopts shareholder rights plan amid Sinclair takeover offer
Scripps adopted a poison pill after Sinclair offered a $7-per-share takeover, aiming to protect shareholder value as the board reviews its options.
In frigid pay TV environment, Philo bundles up
Philo is sticking with its focus of delivering entertainment-based channels and content as it incorporates more FAST channels and network-owned apps into its service.
FUTURE OF VIDEO
Univision channels return to YouTube TV
YouTube TV has reached a new agreement with Spanish-language broadcaster Televisa-Univision that restores its linear channels to the service after a nearly-two month hiatus.
Nielsen: Fox continues ratings streak with National Football League games
Fox continued its dominance on broadcast and cable television with its strong slate of NFL games and cable news programming.
RATINGS
Comcast settles data breach probe for $1.5 million
Comcast has agreed to forfeit $1.5 million to the FCC to resolve a probe over the mishandling of customer account and personal information.
DIRECTV targets airline passengers with free trial offers during “Streamsgiving”
A DIRECTV executive characterized the trials as a gift that streamers can keep using once they arrive at their destinatons.
EXCLUSIVE
Digital Culture Group unveils Resonance Pathway feature within AI-powered ARI
Digital Culture Group has unveiled a new tool intended to help marketers better understand how real-time events influence consumer behavior, an approach the company says will improve campaign planning and execution across the entire advertising funnel.
Fubo, NBC Universal start blame game over dropped channels
Disney-owned Fubo and Comcast's NBC Universal are trading blame for a carriage dispute that has deprived 1.6 million subscribers of national and local channels.