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DirecTV’s MySports offers national NBC feed in Nexstar markets
It is the second time DirecTV has distributed a national NBC programming feed to offset the lack of an agreement to carry affiliated stations.
Walmart adds Peacock Premium to Walmart Plus membership
Streamers will have the option to choose between complementary access to Peacock Premium and Paramount Plus every 90 days.
Amazon’s Prime Video to sell Peacock subscriptions
Peacock Premium Plus launches on Prime Video Channels on August 28 at $17 per month or $170 per year.
Comcast says FCC should reject “two-tier” TV station ownership proposal
The NBC Universal owner said the federal agency should not impose separate ownership rules for networks and independent station groups.
Trump suggests pulling broadcast licenses of NBC, ABC stations
Trump complains that ABC News and NBC News regularly publish "bad stories" about him, and suggested the networks lose their local TV licenses.
Peacock adds Ion, Scripps News to streaming service
Peacock has expanded its free, always-on channel lineup with the addition of six networks owned by the E.W. Scripps Company, the broadcasters announced on Thursday.
Report: Comcast, Netflix in advanced talks for MLB rights
NBC Universal and Netflix are in advanced discussions to bring Major League Baseball to their broadcast and streaming platforms.
Viewpoint: MS NOW is an underwhelming, confusing cable news brand
In his latest column, Kirk Varner questions why brand consultants weren't advised, and notes this isn't the first time an NBC property went through a troublesome brand identity refresh.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
USA, Golf Channel to air sports events as “USA Sports”
The two channels will maintain separate schedules, but offer live athletic events under a singular brand name.
MSNBC to rebrand as MS NOW under Versant ownership
The channel is paying homage to its roots by keeping two letters.
Fox executive: More Fox One streaming bundles in the works
Fox Streaming CEO Pete Distad said the company is interested in pairing Fox One with more streaming apps, as it will with ESPN Unlimited in October.
MyFree DirecTV to add more NBC, Fox, WB content streams
NBC News Now, Dateline 24/7, Fox Sports and Sweet Escapes are coming to the platform over the next few days.