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Report: Taylor Sheridan leaving Paramount for NBC Universal
Sheridan was reportedly aggrieved with the new leadership at Paramount following its merger with Skydance Media.

Verizon offers Fox One discount to phone, Internet customers
Customers can save $5 per month by adding Fox One with an eligible Verizon plan.

BitRouter begins testing ZapperBox whole-home NextGen TV delivery
BitRouter has begun a field trial for enhanced software powering its ZapperBox NextGen TV gateway as it seeks certification for whole-home content protection.

Nexstar stations could be pulled from Verizon Fios on Friday
Verizon is warning of a possible dispute that could leave its 2.6 million customers without Nexstar-owned channels on Friday.
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Antenna: Weekend sports boost adoption of Fox One, ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited saw more than 2 million new subscribers during its first 30 days on the market, while Fox One saw more than 1 million new subscribers, Antenna said.
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Viewpoint: Is America ready for NextGen TV?
The new digital television broadcast standard comes with a number of improvements for viewers and the industry alike, but Kirk Varner wonders if the juice is worth the squeeze.
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Roku launches connected TV ad platform in Brazil
Roku has launched a new connected TV advertising marketplace in Brazil, marking the company's latest international expansion as it seeks to capitalize on that country’s booming streaming audience.

AMC Networks renews employment contract of CEO Kristin Dolan
As part of a new multi-year contract, Dolan's base salary will increase to $2.1 million, starting next year.

S&P: Cord-cutting continues to impact TV retransmission fee revenue
Retransmission fees are expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2030, up nearly 2 percent from current rates, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Proposed FCC rule will let broadcasters choose ATSC 1.0 shutoff date
A proposal to transition America's television broadcasters from the current digital standard to NextGen TV would allow television stations to decide when to shut off their current digital signals.

FCC chairman says vote coming on NextGen TV
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is ready to discuss a possible switch from digital TV to NextGen TV, but there are more questions than answers about what this will mean for consumers.

NAB criticizes YouTube as organization pushes for broadcast consolidation
A spokesperson said YouTube TV's decision to exercise its rights in a free market is proof that broadcasters should be allowed to grow larger.