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Dish Network forced to drop Gray Media local TV stations
The blackout affects viewers in major markets including Atlanta, Tampa, Phoenix and Cleveland.
Study: TV remains most-important ad platform across purchase funnel
TV’s impact in the awareness stage was five times greater than social media and seven times greater than non-TV streaming video platforms.
NARB says T-Mobile should modify certain satellite coverage claims
Promotional spots imply that T-Mobile's wireless coverage is universal thanks to its satellite-based connectivity, which isn't available everywhere.
Hearst Media Production Group President Frank Biancuzzo to retire
Frank Biancuzzo, the President of Hearst Media Production Group, will retire from the company in mid-2026, concluding a television career that spans more than four decades.
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Comcast co-CEO says Peacock focused on U.S., not global, growth
Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh said Peacock’s strategy centers on U.S. growth, with limited ambitions for global expansion despite rivals’ international scale.
Ampere: YouTube, TikTok are dominant platforms for video podcasts
Younger viewers drive growth, with those ages 18 to 34 being 24 percent more likely to watch, and 60 percent of video viewers also listening to audio podcasts weekly.
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Optimum says FCC should review rule banning substitute broadcast signals during blackouts
The cable operator warned Nexstar’s proposed $6 billion TEGNA acquisition could drive higher retransmission fees and more blackouts for subscribers.
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Echostar weighing Paramount-WBD merger’s effects on Sling TV and Dish, CEO says
Both companies sell cable networks to Dish and Sling while expanding streaming offerings.
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The WICT Network names Tracy Pitcher to President, CEO roles
Pitcher succeeded Maria Brennan and will start in the role in early April, coinciding with a relocation of The WICT Network's headquarters to Arlington.
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Paramount CEO says Paramount Plus, HBO Max will merge
CEO David Ellison indicated Paramount Plus’ technology could power the unified platform, with HBO Max content folded into a single streaming stack.
Bango: Consumers feel fatigue from unused subscriptions, seek lower-priced models
Subscription service users feel like they aren't getting the biggest bang for their buck, which has them looking for novel ways to reduce costs while maintaining access.
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California to probe Paramount bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Attorney General Rob Bonta said the deal has not cleared regulatory scrutiny and pledged a “vigorous” state review of the transaction.
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