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Justice Department probes NFL deals with streaming services
The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media rights deals with broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Comcast adds HBO Max, Disney Plus to StreamSaver bundle
Plans range from $18 to $35 per month, offering discounted access to multiple ad-supported streaming platforms.
LTN rolls out IP-based improvements as broadcasters shift away from satellite delivery
LTN on Thursday unveiled a series of enhancements to its global IP video network, positioning the upgrades as a response to growing demand from broadcasters shifting away from satellite-based distribution amid looming spectrum constraints.
Scripps Sports to bring Nashville Predators games to broadcast TV
The E. W. Scripps Company has committed itself to more live sports rights on broadcast TV through a new deal with the Nashville Predators.
Jeffrey Shell departs Paramount amid legal dispute
Jeffrey Shell is stepping down as Paramount president and board member amid a legal dispute over alleged misconduct.
Fox to use Kalshi predictive data in news, weather forecasts
Prediction marketplace Kalshi has signed a deal with Fox Corporation to integrate its data into various editorial and tech products.
Paramount confirms Middle East money will fund Warner Bros acquisition
The deal includes $45.7 billion in equity commitments and $54 billion in debt financing from major lenders.
Amagi launches new tool to help stations turn newscasts into social clips
Amagi has unveiled a new tool called Newspulse that uses artificial intelligence to help television stations convert their news broadcasts into social media clips.
Locality acquires media planning software developer Deben
The deal adds planning and optimization tools for better audience targeting across broadcast and streaming, Locality said.
Fubo updates investors on financial targets, charts course toward profitability
Fubo expects to become free cash flow positive by 2027 without needing additional financing.
Associated Press trimming staff amid new focus on video, digital platforms
The Associated Press plans to cut dozens of jobs as it shifts focus from local journalism to national coverage and digital platforms.
Globo taps Synamedia for IP-based video distribution
Synamedia said this week that Globo has completed a transition of its primary content distribution to Secure Reliable Transport (SRT), marking a significant shift to a fully IP-based infrastructure.