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Katz Media to handle TV ad sales for Get After It Media
Katz Media Group will handle all ad sales for Get After It Media and its slate of multicast networks, the companies announced on Tuesday.
YouTube gives streaming a lift over traditional TV in Nielsen report
Streaming continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's share of time spent with TV in July, with the sector accounting for nearly 50 percent of all viewership that month.
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Nexstar confirms plan to acquire TEGNA for $6.2 billion
Nexstar Media Group will acquire rival broadcaster TEGNA in a cash deal valued at $6.2 billion, the companies announced Monday.
DirecTV says it can’t broadcast NextGen TV signals to customers
In a letter to the FCC, a trade association that counts DirecTV as a member says the company can't juggle its ATSC 1.0 commitments with the reception and delivery of NextGen TV channels.
CNN unveils updated schedule for CNN Headlines streaming channel
CNN has rolled out a refreshed programming schedule for CNN Headlines, its free streaming channel dedicated to news, politics, business and sports stories.
Lack of funding causes NextGen TV emergency warning program to close
Congressional funding cuts will result in a major setback for the development of an advanced emergency warning notification system that is intended to be utilized over ATSC 3.0.
USA, Golf Channel to air sports events as “USA Sports”
The two channels will maintain separate schedules, but offer live athletic events under a singular brand name.
Fubo to distribute DAZN sports in Canada
Fubo and sports streamer DAZN have reached a multi-year agreement to distribute each other's content and channels in Canada.
MSNBC to rebrand as MS NOW under Versant ownership
The channel is paying homage to its roots by keeping two letters.
Newsmax settles Dominion defamation case for $67 million
The settlement comes after the right-of-center cable news channel felt it could not get a fair trial in Delaware.
DAZN tapped Amagi to support FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN selected Amagi to serve as the exclusive live playout partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 soccer tournament, the companies confirmed this week.
DirecTV partners with Learfield on college football marketing initiatives
Six schools will be part of the agreement, including Ohio State University and the University of Texas.