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Ampere: Holidays shoppers flock to streaming deals, but churn remains a problem
Ampere found most holiday-acquired subscribers cancel a service quickly, with few retaining customers long-term.
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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.
MAD Project targets FCC license of Fox News satellite truck
Two years after challenging the license of a Fox-owned TV station, the MAD Project is now asking the FCC to revoke a license associated with a Fox News satellite truck.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Weigel to simulcast Regina Jones documentary across multicast networks
Weigel Broadcasting will premiere “Who in the Hell is Regina Jones?” as a multi-network event on February 16.
WARC: Midterm election, World Cup to boost ad spending in U.S. during 2026
WARC Media forecasts global ad spend will rise 8.9 percent to $1.19 trillion this year, with the U.S. contributing more than one third of total investment.
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.
Prime Video sets Thursday Night Football record with Lions-Cowboys game
Amazon set a viewership record for its Thursday Night Football telecast between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, which drew nearly 20 million sports fans.
Verizon lowers price of HBO Max streaming app for customers
Verizon is lowering the price of its HBO Max streaming perk for its wireless and home Internet customers, The Desk has learned.
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Fox News to launch digital-first, Spanish-language programs in 2026
Fox Noticias will roll out new digital-first Spanish programming next year, including a weekly interview series and rolling news updates.
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