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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.
Devin Nunes loses lawsuit against Comcast over comments made on MSNBC
A federal judge says Comcast and NBC Universal would likely prevail on First Amendment grounds if the case went to a jury trial as demanded.
DirecTV satellite plans to include access to streaming apps
Services like HBO Max and Peacock will be included in DirecTV's satellite and streaming TV plans by the end of the year.
Peacock holds steady with 41 million subscribers during Q2
Peacock saw little growth during Q2, with parent company Comcast reporting 41 million paying subscribers.
Comcast earns $30.3 billion during Q2, broadband losses continue
The company continues to face pressure from fixed-wireless broadband and other products; Peacock continues to lose money, though subscribers held steady at 41 million.
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MSNBC prime-time programming wins back some viewers in July
MSNBC widened its audience lead over CNN in July, maintaining dominance across multiple dayparts, according to Nielsen data.
PwC: Price hikes will help streaming revenue reach $113 billion by 2029
U.S. streaming video revenue is projected to climb to nearly $113 billion by 2029 driven by subscriber growth and price hikes, according to a new report released this week.
Report: Comcast weighs launching national sports network
The channel would simulcast live events from streaming platform Peacock and be offered through specialty cable and satellite tiers.
Versant hires Amrei Wolfschuetz to oversee content partnerships
Wolfschuetz was hired by Versant to the role of Vice President of Sales and Partnerships last month.
Comcast to raise monthly price of Peacock to $11
The ad-free version will increase to $17 per month; a cheaper, sports-free plan will soon be introduced.