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NBC pulls plug on “Access Hollywood,” other first-run syndicated shows
NBC Universal will continue distributing archived content in syndication even as it winds down a business model once central to daytime television.
Peacock to launch AI-driven vertical video, gaming features
Comcast is adding new artificial intelligence and mobile-focused features to Peacock to deepen engagement with entertainment and sports fans.
Looper survey: Streamers set to dominate sports media rights
Amazon’s Prime Video ranked as the platform most likely to lead sports streaming, followed by YouTube and Netflix.
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Starz adopts “poison pill” to keep litigious mogul Byron Allen at bay
Starz adopted a shareholder rights plan that dilutes ownership if any investor acquires more than 17.5 percent of the company’s stock.
Bill O’Reilly returns to Fox with new podcast “We’ll Do It Live”
Bill O’Reilly is launching a new interview podcast built around one of the most recognizable — and widely circulated — moments from his television career.
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.
Media Rating Council questions Nielsen’s revised audience estimates
The watchdog reported a 10 percent decline in adults 25–54 impressions and raised concerns about panel representation and modeling accuracy.
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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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Starz will stop disclosing subscriber counts, CEO says
The company is pointing investors toward other metrics, including streaming-related revenue and operating profit.
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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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Scripps to re-acquire two dozen previously-divested Ion stations
Scripps initially divested the stations in 2021 to satisfy regulatory concerns over its acquisition of Ion Television.
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