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Disney moving forward with shutdown of Hulu app
The Walt Disney Company is moving forward with its planned sunset of the standalone Hulu app in 2026.
T-Mobile accuses AT&T of bullying NAD into retracting claim on Luke Wilson ad
The NAD had faulted AT&T for allegedly using prior advertising decisions in marketing but later retracted the complaint.
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Bari Weiss delays “60 Minutes” segment on controversial prison linked to Trump
CBS News pulled a segment on a controversial El Salvadorian prison that houses detainees of the Trump administration.
ESPN launches new ad campaign promoting year-round sports coverage
The network is trying to avoid seasonality churn-out, similar to what co-owned streamer Fubo experiences each year.
Fox partners with Los Angeles group to promote local sports events
The stations will provide expanded coverage highlighting cultural, community and stakeholder involvement tied to global sports events.
Gracenote expands On Sports metadata solution to include shoulder programming
The updates cover 160-plus leagues globally and unify live games with related sports content in integrated discovery hubs.
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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NBC previews AI-driven advertising formats ahead of CES
NBC Universal unveiled new AI-powered ad tech and data products designed to link premium video advertising to measurable business outcomes.
Sinclair multicast networks see sharp ratings growth in November
Sinclair’s networks networks posted strong November ratings gains, driven by expanded distribution and more-premium shows.
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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.
Scripps board rejects Sinclair acquisition offer
The Board of Directors for the E. W. Scripps Company has voted unanimously to reject an unsolicited offer made by Sinclair, Inc. last month.
Nexstar CEO says Trump, Congress favor broadcast deregulation
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said he expects support from the Trump administration for the company’s $6.2 billion proposed merger with TEGNA.