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Howard Stern renews SiriusXM contract through 2028
The renewal is Stern’s shortest contract with the company since joining satellite radio in 2006.
Fox affiliation moves to Sinclair-owned station in Chico-Redding
Broadcast television viewers in two Northern California markets are having to switch stations to watch national network programming from Fox.
Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich moves to NewsNation
NewsNation has filled the 10 p.m. slot being vacated by current host Ashleigh Banfield, with a new political news program set to take over in early 2026.
FCC tosses Cincinnati Bell retrans complaint against Nexstar
The FCC dismissed Cincinnati Bell’s complaint alleging Nexstar failed to negotiate retransmission consent in good faith over WDTN and NewsNation.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Peacock’s Annie Luo hired by AMC Networks to lead streaming growth
Her appointment follows an assertion by executives in October that AMC was transitioning from a cable networks business into a streaming-first company.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Ashleigh Banfield to end NewsNation show, will remain at network
Ashleigh Banfield is ending her true crime-themed news program at Nexstar Media Group and will transition into a full-time digital content role with the cable news outlet.
Disney pulls plug on ESPN 3, shifts content to ESPN Unlimited
Disney has shut down ESPN 3 as it shifts its distribution strategy toward ESPN Unlimited, which carries all programming from ESPN’s cable networks and ESPN Plus.
Fubo lowers prices as dispute with Comcast’s NBC drags on
Fubo has lowered the prices of two pay TV packages as its dispute with NBC Universal continues into another week.
Versant to launch MS NOW subscription service with live news, events
Versant will launch the progressive equivalent of Fox Nation next summer, just in time for the midterm election.
Titan OS grows to 18 million users, secures new funding
Titan OS raised a new round of funding to expand its connected TV platform and accelerate product development.
Paramount’s Ananey Studios, Fawesome strike content distribution partnership
Future Today will stream three Ananey Studios titles — “The Malevolent Bride,” “Rising” and “Remnants” — on its free Fawesome platform.
Scott Mills departing Paramount’s BET Media after two decades
BET Media Group President and CEO Scott Mills is stepping down from the role after more than two decades with the company.