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Skydance dethrones NBC, Versant as largest holder of premium sports rights
With CBS and TNT Sports under one roof, Skydance now owns March Madness — and offers games from three dozen other premium sports organizations.
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Ampere: Streamers bulking up content libraries with unscripted shows
Five of the top six U.S.-based streaming services beefed up their content catalogs with documentaries, reality shows and sports over the past four years.
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Bango partners with LG’s telecom service on subscription management platform
LG Uplus will use Bango’s Digital Vending Machine to add global and local subscription services and bundles.
NBC promotes Chris Wayland to succeed Valari Stabb as president of local TV business
NBC Universal has promoted its Boston-based television leader to oversee the entirety of its local television business upon the retirement of Valari Staab at the end of the year.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
NAD sides against T-Mobile on “break free” claims after Charter complains
In its decision, the advertising review board said T-Mobile wrongfully implied that cable companies forced long-term commitments on cable broadband customers.
KNBC, KVEA to host debate with Los Angeles mayoral candidates
The debate will take place on October 13, available on broadcast and free streaming TV.
Fox Deportes marks 30 years with new sports rights, studio shows
The new programming lineup launched September 1 and expands the network’s soccer analysis, sports news, debate and youth-oriented programming.
Fubo launches regional sports add-on to slimmer sports TV package
The plan, called My Local Sports, offers access to regional sports networks via the cheaper Fubo Sports plan, though no specific pricing was released.
Detroit Pistons announce more broadcast partners for 2026-27 season
More than a half-dozen new broadcast TV partners will offer Detroit Pistons games on their stations this season.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Bango narrows loss, increases revenue during first half of 2026
Bango increased its overall revenue by 3 percent whiel narrowing its net loss below $1 million during the first six months of the year.
EARNINGS REPORT
Antenna: Fall is best season for acquiring streaming subscribers
Streaming has developed a new version of the traditional fall TV season, with the last four months of a year being crucial for subscriber acquisition, according to Antenna.
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New England Cable News relaunches under Spectrum News brand
Charter Communications has relaunched its recently-acquired regional channel New England Cable News (NECN) under the Spectrum News brand.