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Lawmakers question execs from Netflix, WBD on proposed acquisition
Netflix and WBD executives defended their merger to lawmakers, arguing it will boost competition against YouTube and Amazon.
Willow to stream Team USA cricket matches for free on YouTube
Willow by Cricbuzz will stream all four Team USA matches from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup free on YouTube.
Fubo reports lower subscribers, burns through cash during fiscal Q1
Fubo's combination with the Walt Disney Company's Hulu with Live TV is off to a somewhat rocky start.
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Disney taps Josh D’Amaro to serve as next CEO
D'Amaro, a Disney veteran since 1998, will lead the company as it spends tens of billions expanding its parks and cruise fleet globally.
NAB threatens Congress over local TV ownership rules
The NAB warned lawmakers that opposing looser broadcast rules could carry dire political consequences in the midterm election.
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NBC, Roku launch Winter Olympic Games portal
The experience adds reminders, mobile alerts and personalized viewing, building on engagement from the Paris 2024 Olympics hub.
Disney: YouTube TV dispute hurts sports revenue during fiscal Q1
Disney's two-week spat with YouTube TV hurt its sports revenue during its fiscal Q1, executives affirmed on Monday.
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ESPN closes NFL Media deal following DOJ approval
It is unclear what, if any, concessions ESPN and the NFL made to the Trump administration to seal the deal.
Tariffs weigh on Samsung Q4, company to refocus on high-end electronics
Consumer electronics revenue faced pressure in Q4, with TV and appliance margins squeezed despite solid premium product sales.
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Comcast touts Peacock gains, though streamer still not profitable
Peacock grew to 44 million subscribers in 2025, driven by live sports including NFL coverage and the return of NBA games.
Comcast revenue weighed by ongoing losses at Xfinity TV, Xfinity Internet; Peacock grows
Comcast posted mixed financial results for its fourth quarter (Q4), beating Wall Street expectations on overall earnings while narrowly missing revenue forecasts from the period.
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Viewpoint: The hidden upside of WBD’s linear leftovers
Brian Ring offers his analysis on Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery — and why “leftover” linear TV assets might be more valuable than Wall Street believes
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