Multicast News

Sinclair adds new affiliates for multicast networks
Sinclair is advancing its multicast networks strategy with new broadcast affiliates and a new national distribution deal with Mediacom, the broadcaster announced Wednesday.

WBD to shut down some HBO, Cinemax multiplex channels
HBO Family and three Cinemax-branded channels will be closed as WBD focuses on spinning out its cable networks business.

Nexstar ready to squeeze more cash out of cable companies
Multicast News: In new investor materials released this week, Nexstar says it is ready to squeeze more cash out of cable and satellite companies.

WBD: Pay TV bundles hurt domestic streaming ARPU during Q1
Pay TV bundles helped grow WBD's domestic subscriber count during Q1, but it also impacted a key financial indicator used by analysts to evaluate the health of its streaming business.

Tubi CEO touts attention economy, streamer unveils new ad products
Streaming platforms engage in a competition for attention, and Tubi wants to ensure it reaches the largest number of viewers with free, premium content supported by ads.

The Desk launches solutions-oriented storytelling platform Multicast News
The parent company of The Desk has launched Multicast News, a new solutions-oriented, perspective-based storytelling publication that focuses on the convergence of various video industries.