Television
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Charter to distribute Dr. Phil’s Envoy Media on Spectrum TV
The new deal ensures Envoy TV will be carried in millions of subscriber households across Charter’s 41-state footprint.
Roku to require two week notifications before streaming price hikes
The requirement applies to subscription-based streaming services that are certified for distribution in the Roku Channel Store.
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Televisa-Univision CEO thanks Trump during YouTube TV dispute
Trump warned that the loss of Univision on YouTube TV could be bad for Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Thai police dismantle large pirate streaming TV operation
Police in Thailand have dismantled a pirate streaming TV operation that illegally sold access to non-licensed movies, TV shows and sports channels for $10 per month.
C-SPAN named official media partner for “America 250” celebrations
C-SPAN will serve as the official media partner of the U.S. Semi-quincentennial Commission and its "America 250" initiative.
HBO Max to drop streaming CNN feed in November
Warner Bros Discovery is pulling its CNN Max news feed from the HBO Max app in mid-November.
FCC Commissioner Gomez: Time for firm “public interest” definition
Speaking at an event on Thursday, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called on the agency to issue a rule that defines a broadcaster's public interest obligation.
Gray Media hires Alexander Quince to lead WBNG
Gray Media has appointed Alexander Quince as the next General Manager of WBNG-TV, its CBS affiliate in Binghamton
Lawmakers demand answers from Nexstar, Sinclair over Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Four U.S. Senators have demanded answers from the CEOs of Nexstar and Sinclair about their decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's late night program from their ABC affiliates in September.
FCC Chairman Carr to testify on Jimmy Kimmel suspension
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr will testify before a Senate committee on his criticism of ABC and its late night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
FCC furloughs 1,000 employees amid government shutdown
The FCC has placed more than 1,000 workers on unpaid, temporary leave as a government shutdown affects many of the agency's operations.
ESPN Unlimited, Fox One bundle debuts at $40 per month
The Walt Disney Company and Fox Corporation have rolled out a bundled offer that pairs the ESPN Unlimited streaming plan and Fox One app together.