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FCC Chairman Carr seeks to designate NBC equal time issue for hearing
The matter is rooted in an appearance by former Vice President Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live" last year.
Antenna: Ad-supported streaming plans have higher churn
Ad-supported streaming services are quickly catching on with frugal Americans, but consumer loyalty is not as strong when compared to ad-free options.
Nielsen: Linear TV continues dominance in April
Traditional linear TV continued to dominate over streaming, with news and sports boosting broadcast and cable TV platforms.
Optimum partners with Bango on subscription management platform
The pay TV and broadband Internet provider is using a white-label version of Bango's Digital Vending Machine.
Hub: Streaming bundles are boosting subscription video adoption
Consumers who pay for at least one streaming service through a bundle have a higher number of video subscriptions compared to those who don't.
Spectrum launches new regional news channel in Michigan
Charter Communications and its regional news brand Spectrum News have launched a new channel that covers the state of Michigan.
Netflix grabs worldwide streaming rights to “Sesame Street”
Netflix announced on Monday it has snagged the worldwide streaming distribution rights to Sesame Street, a deal that also involves games.
Verizon gets FCC approval to acquire Frontier
The telecom's commitment to ending diversity and equity programs was a key factor in securing FCC approval.
Parks: Most streamers use ad-supported products
As more Americans use ad-supported streaming video services, marketers have numerous opportunities to engage with viewers through interactive formats.
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Charter, Cox agree to $34.5 billion merger
Charter has agreed to merge with Cox Communications in a deal valued at over $34 billion.
Newsmax grows revenue to $45.3 million in Q1
Newsmax grew its overall revenue spurred by gains in its subscription and advertising businesses, which helped lower its operating loss during Q1.
DirecTV to offer expanded access to WNBA games from Scripps Sports
DirecTV will offer extra WNBA games on Ion as part of a partnership with Scripps Sports, the companies affirmed this week.