Television
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Seattle TV station impacted by Paramount Global layoffs
Layoffs at Paramount Global has impacted around a half-dozen employees at an independent television station in Seattle.
Fox-ESPN-WBD sports service could cost $50 per month
A consortium of broadcasters who are developing a sports-inclusive streaming service are hoping to keep the cost of the product at or below $50 per month.
Former Apple executive may lead new streaming joint venture
A trio of broadcasters could pick a former Apple executive to lead the development and launch of a new streaming service focused on sports.
Walmart may buy Vizio to broaden digital ad business
Walmart is discussing a possible acquisition of electronics maker Vizio as it explores new fronts in the digital advertising business, according to a report.
Graham Norton channel debuts on Samsung TV Plus in Europe
Samsung has struck a deal with ITV Studios for a new channel on its Samsung TV Plus platform that will offer repeats of "The Graham Norton Show."
BBC iPlayer to remove offline downloads perk for Macs, PCs
The BBC will stop allowing desktop and laptop users to save streaming content within the BBC iPlayer Downloads app in March.
Paramount layoffs impact 20 workers at CBS News, report says
Paramount has eliminated around 20 jobs at its CBS News division, the New York Post reported on Tuesday.
Five Cleveland Cavaliers games to air on free broadcast TV
Gray Television says it will begin airing Cleveland Cavaliers games on its local CW affiliate in the city, starting in March.
TV NewsCheck suspends publication, blames turbulent ad market
TV NewsCheck says it will stop publishing articles and columns, and instead focus on its events business, amid a challenging economic environment for news outlets.
Paramount to lay off more than 800 workers in U.S., overseas
Paramount Global will issue pink slips to around 3 percent of its global workforce as the company seeks to reign in expenses.
Super Bowl LVIII breaks TV record, grabs 123.4 million viewers
Paramount Global's telecast of Super Bowl LVIII (58) grabbed more than 123.4 million viewers, according to preliminary data released on Monday.
Amazon sued for putting ads in Prime Video content
A California man who renewed his Prime membership on an annual basis is suing Amazon for putting ads in Prime Video shows and movies.