Television
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NFL raises price of streaming service, adds NFL RedZone
NFL Plus is getting a price increase, but the NFL is also adding new features to the streaming service, including access to NFL RedZone.
Disney Plus sheds domestic subscribers during Q3
Disney lost domestic subscribers across nearly all of its streaming products during its most-recent quarter, the company revealed on Thursday.
Altice founder Patrick Drahi says he feels “betrayed” by execs at center of corruption probe
Patrick Drahi said the ongoing criminal probe should not have a material impact on Altice's cash or guidance through 2023.
Philo keeps AXS, HDNet Movies on platform for now
Philo is working toward renewing its agreement with Anthem Sports & Entertainment to continue offering AXS and HDNet Movies to customers.
Australian broadcaster closes Twitter accounts over ‘toxic’ behavior
ABC Australia has closed down nearly all of its Twitter accounts amid concerns over marketing costs and an uptick in abusive behavior.
Priya Dogra, WBD EMEA president, to leave company
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is set to lose another top executive for the second time in less than a month.
RTL Plus grabs 6 million streaming subscribers in Q2
RTL Group said its premium streaming service RTL Plus grew to over 6 million subscribers by the end of June.
Wonya Lucas to step down as Hallmark Media CEO
Hallmark Media says its president and CEO Wonya Lucas is stepping down by the end of the year.
ESPN partners with PENN Entertainment on sportsbook
ESPN and PENN Entertainment say they are teaming up on a new sports betting product.
Fox earns $3.03 billion in revenue during Q4
Fox Corporation emerged relatively unscathed from its legal settlement, with the company reporting $14.92 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.
Optimum extends agreement for NFL Network, NFL RedZone
Optimum says it has reached a deal to continue offering NFL Network and NFL RedZone to video customers over the next few years.
Dish loses nearly 300,000 pay TV customers during Q2
The high cost of broadcast and cable programming is likely to make the situation worse, as customers flee Dish and Sling for cheaper options.