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Sean McCabe returns to Cineverse as Chief Financial Officer
Cineverse has appointed Sean McCabe as Chief Financial Officer as the company deepens its push into ad tech and integrates recent acquisitions.
Cumulus gets court approval to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The restructuring will eliminate $592 million to $660 million in debt and reduce annual cash interest obligations by approximately $49 million through creditor control transfer.
Disney CEO confirms layoffs impacting 1,000 jobs
The layoffs are heavily concentrated in marketing and publicity functions, with entire divisions eliminated and senior executives including digital marketing leaders departing.
Philo partners with Reelgood to improve programming, personalization
Reelgood's cross-platform data helps Philo track trending content and guide content acquisition decisions based on viewer demand.
Scripps digital channels added to Local Now app
Scripps is now offering its digital and multicast networks through the free streaming app Local Now.
Viewpoint: Kuwait must release journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Kuwaiti officials have jailed an American journalist for republishing a video from CNN that shows the downing of a fighter jet in March.
LTN appoints new executives to support IP-based distribution growth
Both roles are aimed at supporting LTN’s strategic communications and accelerating adoption of its IP video distribution network.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Hub: Consumers finding favor with AI-powered entertainment platforms
Consumers embrace AI-powered entertainment and smart home platforms that simplify tasks like finding content, according to a new Hub report.
DATA
Fox acquires Tigo Sports, to launch Fox Channel in Latin American countries
Fox has acquired Tigo Sports Channel operations in six Central American countries, and will launch a new Fox programming channel.
Bango: Higher streaming prices driving consumers to bundles
Consumers are shifting from direct streaming subscriptions to bundled services offered by telecom and other providers, according to Bango.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Judge extends, modifies restraining order in Nexstar-TEGNA legal challenge
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order, modifying it to give Nexstar greater ability to make routine payments associated with TEGNA.
Justice Department probes NFL deals with streaming services
The DOJ has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media rights deals with broadcasters and streaming platforms.