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Philo, Charter partnerships drive interest in AMC Plus, execs say
AMC Global Media has seen stronger interest, activations and engagement across AMC Plus and other streaming platforms thanks to its bundling arrangements with cable providers.
FIRST ON THE DESK
AMC revenue dips as streaming growth offsets linear declines during Q2
AMC Global Media announced a five-year, $500 million Netflix licensing agreement covering all seven series and 371 episodes in “The Walking Dead” universe.
EARNINGS REPORT
William Shatner to appear on Weigel’s MeTV during Star Trek salute
Shatner will appear during a special presentation of "Toon In With Me" on September 8.
Disney urges FCC to toss petitions challenging ABC broadcast licenses
In a letter submitted to the FCC, Disney said some national advocacy groups have targeted its ABC broadcast network for purely political reasons.
Free speech groups back Disney in ongoing fight with FCC
The letter says Disney should continue defending its First Amendment rights as it challenges the FCC’s early license renewal order for eight ABC-owned stations.
FCC vs. ABC
Fubo stockholders remove Hulu board protection, add CEO Alisa Bowen as director
Nearly 90 percent of Fubo's eligible shareholders participated in the annual meeting, regulatory documents said.
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Fox Advertising extends partnership with iSpot
The partnership has been used to measure results across Fox’s, helping ad buyers better understand their financial investments and related outcomes.
Fox News remains top in cable ratings during July; NewsNation, MS NOW log growth milestones
Fox News Channel led cable news in July, averaging 2.33 million Monday-Sunday primetime viewers and nearly 1.5 million total-day viewers.
RATINGS
Stingray brings Just For Laughs comedy channel to Samsung TV Plus
The free ad-supported streaming television channel features stand-up clips and sketches from the Just For Laughs archive.
CBS to air “Comics Unleashed” 20th anniversary special in September
Paramount's CBS will air a special two-hour presentation of "Comics Unleashed" that celebrates the late night program's 20th anniversary, the network announced on Wednesday.
CBS adds new correspondents to “60 Minutes” ahead of fall premiere
Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and CBS Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Trevor Phillips will serve as contributors.
CW Sports to stream live on ESPN App starting August 4
The launch will see the debut of "WWE NXT" from the CW Network on the ESPN app, with a two-hour program running that week.