Author: Jess Barnes
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NewsNet Will Work with Local TV Stations to Cover News During COVID-19
Today, NewsNet has announced that it will work with local TV stations across the country to keep the public informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the network is now offering short-term affiliations to stations in need of news during the pandemic. “We understand that some stations who are interested in keeping the public up-to-date about…
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T-Mobile is Prepared to Close the Sprint Merger
Today, T-Mobile announced that it is “financially prepared” to close the merger with Sprint, despite outside concerns that the COVID-19 crisis would delay the deal. The company sent out a statement to reassure investors, noting that it has been in communication with all sixteen banks involved in the deal and none have expressed that they…
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Hulu Launches on Comcast Xfinity Flex & X1
Today, Hulu announced that it will be launching on Comcast Xfinity Flex and X1. Starting today, Comcast’s Xfinity Flex customers can stream Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). Using the Hulu app on their Flex devices, Comcast customers can now watch a variety of shows, films, and documentaries including Hillary and Little Fires Everywhere, and enjoy upcoming series such…
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T-Mobile Expands 5G to 4 More Cities
T-Mobile’s 5G rollout includes four more cities as of this morning. Hatch, New Mexico; Hood River, Oregon; Cordes Lakes, Arizona; and Ault, Colorado now have access to T-Mobile’s high speed mobile network. Once again, the company sent out separate press releases, announcing the launch in each of the cities. “We’ve been building toward this day…
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Advertisers Spent 127% More on OTT Advertising in 2019
2019 showed a major shift in viewing habits, with more viewers dropping pay TV and making the switch to digital watching. Trends in TV viewing can be observed through the advertising industry, showing where advertisers are choosing to invest. A new report from ZypMedia shows that the impact of the digital shift has never been…
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Sling TV Adds FOX News to its FREE Experience
Yesterday we reported that Sling TV had launched a new Stay in & Sling initiative, offering ABC News Live, a 24/7 streaming video news channel for breaking news and live events, for free. Today, Sling TV announced that FOX News and FOX affiliates have been added to the free lineup. The goal of Stay in…
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Fox News is Now Free to Stream During Coronavirus Crisis
Fox Corp. has just announced that it will make its television properties free to stream during the coronavirus crisis. Fox News will be available to stream without cable, the company announced today, in partnership with pay TV providers. Fox News will now be available for free on FoxNews.com, the Fox News app, Fox.com and the…
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Locast Removes Donation Requests During Coronavirus, If You Ask
Today, Locast announced an emergency program for those who want to watch live, uninterrupted TV but can’t afford the recommended $5 donation due to hardship posed by coronavirus. “If you currently do not contribute to Locast, need the uninterrupted service, and cannot afford to contribute $5 per month, send us an email at and we’ll…
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Gray Television Withdraws Bid for Local Channels
Gray Television has reportedly withdrawn its bid for Tegna Television, the current owner of 66 local stations. Previously, we reported that Gray Television and an investment group were in the running to buy the local stations. Soon after, Byron Allen’s Allen Media Broadcasting also entered the bidding war. Gray was offering $8.5 in cash and…
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Sling TV Launches Stay in & Sling for FREE News and Entertainment
Today, Sling TV launched Stay In & Sling, meant to give Americans free access to news and entertainment while we deal with the COVID-19 crisis. Sling is providing news, plus thousands of shows and movies for the whole family, with no paid SLING TV account required. “To stay informed in these uncertain times, Americans need…