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C-SPAN draws politically-diverse audience, study finds
C-SPAN attracts a politically-diverse audience among its 90 million viewers and web users, according to new research.
FCC seeks public comment on Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The FCC has started a pleading cycle that seeks public comment on Nexstar Media Group's $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
DIRECTV offers free movie networks, Spotify Premium during holidays
DIRECTV is offering new and existing customers a number of perks and freebies during the holiday season.
Ex-Paramount streaming exec Jeff Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment
Oaktree Capital Management has appointed streaming industry veteran Jeff Shultz to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of its global media venture Radial Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday.
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.
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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.
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