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FCC says talk show interviews not exempt from equal time rule
Chairman Brendan Carr said shows like The View and Jimmy Kimmel Live may be partisan and not automatically exempt.
Ampere: Netflix investment in premium sports paying off
Live events generated 60 percent of major streaming acquisition spikes, led overwhelmingly by sports.
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Nexstar DEI philosophy could complicate TEGNA deal at FCC
A high-level Nexstar executive confirms DEI elements remain part of its "corporate philosophy," creating a possible catch-22 at the FCC as it weighs the Nexstar-TEGNA deal.
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“60 Minutes” loses 15 percent of audience after CECOT story scandal
The program failed to top 10 million viewers in early January, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
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“60 Minutes” loses 5 million viewers after CECOT segment scandal
Viewership fell from 10.35 million to 4.89 million week over week, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
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Pulled “60 Minutes” segment on CECOT widely available online
Paramount is seeking to remove online copies of a pulled “60 Minutes” segment after it leaked via a Canadian broadcaster’s on-demand platforms.
Poll: Most Americans oppose loosening federal broadcast ownership rules
Four in five likely voters said consolidation would raise cable, satellite and streaming prices and reduce local control.
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Versant unveils brand identity refresh for USA Sports
USA Sports will exist as the flagship brand for live sports programming across Comcast's cable networks that are being separated into Versant.
Paramount keeps Jon Stewart at “Daily Show” through 2026
Jon Stewart will remain the part-time host of "The Daily Show" through at least next year, Comedy Central's parent Paramount announced this week.
Viamedia antitrust lawsuit against Comcast heads to trial
A court has given the green light for a decade-long antitrust lawsuit filed by Viamedia against Comcast to head to trial.
DAZN to relaunch FIFA Plus streaming hub in 2026
DAZN has set an early 2026 deadline for the relaunch of FIFA Plus, a platform that offers access to live and on-demand soccer.
ESPN expands animated sports broadcasting pact with Sony
ESPN has renewed its partnership with Sony’s Beyond Sports to continue producing animated alternate broadcasts through the 2025-26 sports season.