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Broadcast group pushes back on FCC plan to incentivize local content

Many TV stations can't afford to produce local content, the National Association of Broadcasters says.

The logo of Gray Media set aside the skyline of Atlanta, where the company is headquartered.

Gray Television says its ready to embrace Fox-ESPN-WBD streaming service

Gray Television says a forthcoming sports streaming service could be a boon for its local Fox and ABC television affiliates.

The logo of Fubo TV appears on the marquee outside the Times Square studios of ABC television in New York City. (Photo via LinkedIn, Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo stock plummets after Fox, ESPN reveal sports streaming plans

Fubo has slammed a plan by some of its programming partners to develop and launch a similar streaming service of their own.

The logo of SiriusXM satellite and streaming radio. (Logo: SiriusXM, Graphic designed by The Desk)

SiriusXM inks distribution agreement with SmartLess Media

Subscribers will get early access to SmartLess episodes, and SiriusXM will produce numerous events involving SmartLess Media shows.

The logos of Nexstar Media Group and KAZT-TV Phoenix.

ATVA criticizes Nexstar’s takeover of Phoenix TV station

The ATVA says Nexstar's plan to take over a Phoenix TV station is further proof the company is willing to sidestep federal ownership rules.

Samsung was most-popular smart TV purchased in 2023, research says

More American consumers purchased a Samsung smart TV set than any other brand last year, according to new research.

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The front of the NBC Tower in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

TEGNA renews affiliation agreement with NBC

TEGNA and NBC have reached a new affiliation agreement that will keep NBC shows and sports on 20 TEGNA-owned TV stations.

The Xumo Stream Box includes a voice-powered remote control with full number pad. (Courtesy photo)

Comcast starts offering Xumo Stream Box to Xfinity Internet customers

Comcast is now offering the Xumo Stream Box to customers of its Xfinity Internet service.

The Disney Plus app in the United States now includes a content tile for Hulu's licensed and original programming. (TV image courtesy Walt Disney Company, Graphic by The Desk)

Disney not merging Disney Plus, Hulu apps, exec confirms

Disney Plus and Hulu will remain separate apps, even after Hulu's content was integrated into Disney Plus this week, an executive said.

A television set with streaming content.

Streaming deals abound for Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2023

Save big on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Tablo, Google TV and services like Max, Peacock, Paramount Plus and more during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.

An office building at the San Jose, California campus of streaming television technology developer Roku. (Photo via Google Street View)

Currys to start selling JVC-branded Roku TVs

Currys will start offering a new line of JVC Roku TVs in more than 280 of its stores later this month.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Day offers streaming savings

From Fire TV sticks to Roku TVs, Prime Big Deal Day has tons of cord-cutter discounts.

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