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Televisa-Univision CEO thanks Trump during YouTube TV dispute
Trump warned that the loss of Univision on YouTube TV could be bad for Republicans in the midterm elections.
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HBO Max to drop streaming CNN feed in November
Warner Bros Discovery is pulling its CNN Max news feed from the HBO Max app in mid-November.
FCC furloughs 1,000 employees amid government shutdown
The FCC has placed more than 1,000 workers on unpaid, temporary leave as a government shutdown affects many of the agency's operations.
ESPN Unlimited, Fox One bundle debuts at $40 per month
The Walt Disney Company and Fox Corporation have rolled out a bundled offer that pairs the ESPN Unlimited streaming plan and Fox One app together.
Gracenote: Context-based targeting improves some CTV advertising goals
CTV advertisers are seeing lower returns on some campaigns because they use precision-based targeting rather than context-based targeting, Gracenote said.
TiVo: Consumers crave simplicity as streaming app usage, costs increase
Streamers are shelling out more money for the privilege of spending time with television apps and services, with bundled streaming services and local programming emerging as major drivers of engagement.
YouTube TV loses Univision, makes short-term deal with NBC
YouTube TV has dropped several channels owned by Televisa-Univision after a carriage agreement lapsed with no new deal in place.
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Amazon reveals new streaming devices with Vega OS
Amazon has introduced a slate of new smart television sets and at least one streaming stick that will operate on its new operating system Vega OS.
Hispanic groups push YouTube TV to make deal for Univision, Telemundo
Several Hispanic advocacy groups are urging Google to get back to the negotiating table and make a deal to keep Univision and Telemundo on YouTube TV.
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Adam VerCammen to oversee revenue strategy at Nexstar’s The Hill
Nexstar Media Group has appointed Adam VerCammen as its Senior Vice President of Revenue at its political news brand The Hill, the company announced on Tuesday.
Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
Fubo shareholders approve merger with Disney’s Hulu with Live TV
Fubo’s shareholders have signed off on the company’s proposed transaction with Disney to combine its virtual pay television business with Hulu with Live TV.