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FreeCast expands into the Caribbean with broadcast-streaming TV platform
FreeCast aims to position itself as a new entertainment option for consumers and a strategic partner for regional broadcasters seeking to expand their audiences and revenues in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Spotify touts $100 million paid to podcasters since January
The company released the figure in an interview with the New York Times on Monday, one day before it shares Q1 earnings.

LiveU to acquire Actus Digital in bid to boost monitoring, compliance capabilities
LiveU has agreed to acquire Actus Digital, a move that will bolster its mission to enhance operational effectiveness and help customers derive greater value from video content.

DAZN takes on Apple Sports app with launch of Scores
DAZN has launched a new section within its mobile apps that allows soccer fans to quickly get real-time updates on how their favorite clubs are performing.

Vizio integrates Local Now content streams into free service WatchFree Plus
Vizio's smart television sets are now able to provide local news feeds from more than 220 markets across the United States after integrating content streams from Allen Media Group's Local Now, the companies announced this month.

Plex to raise rate of “Plex Pass” membership on Tuesday
Plex will be raising the price of its Plex Pass premium subscription on Tuesday, but streamers can save over the long-term costs by purchasing a lifetime pass on Monday.

Dave Schwartz, Sinclair SVP of Station Ops, to retire in June
Dave Schwartz, a long-time executive with Sinclair who has worked as the company's stations operations leader, will retire this summer after a career that spans more than four decades.

Charter sees slower pay TV churn during Q1, adds wireless customers
The Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires impacted broadband disconnects, but the loss was lower than Q1 2024.

March Madness helps WBD grow in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge
Warner Bros Discovery had the highest month-over increase in time spent with TV across all platforms, according to the latest Media Distributor Gauge report.

Peacock discussing content licensing with SpinCo, subscribers grow during Q1
Comcast is working through licensing terms that keeps programming from some of its cable networks on Peacock once they are spun off later this year.

T-Mobile shares slip after weak phone additions during Q1
T-Mobile saw fewer net phone additions during the first quarter of 2025, owed to increasing pressure from wireless rivals.
