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Free Press and Unions Ask the FCC Not to Approve Nexstar’s Acquisition of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Stations
Labor unions and media activist groups have filed a petition to the Federal Communications Commission, asking that FCC to deny the merger of Nexstar Media Inc. with TEGNA Inc. Free Press, the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians—Communications Workers of America (NABET-CWA), The NewsGuild—Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA), the United Church of Christ Media…
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51 Years Ago Today: The ‘Wheel of Fortune’ First Premiered on NBC
In the annals of television history, few shows have spun their way into the hearts of millions quite like “Wheel of Fortune.” Today marks the 51st anniversary of its debut on NBC, a momentous occasion that transformed a simple word puzzle game into a cultural phenomenon. On January 6, 1975, viewers tuned in to witness…
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Netflix Pins Down WWE’s Library of WrestleMania, SummerSlam & More With U.S. Rights Expansion
Netflix has just come off the top rope with a major move in the pro wrestling streaming world. The streamer and WWE have expanded their partnership by making the platform the official home of WWE’s library in the United States. Effective immediately, Netflix subscribers can stream the wrestling promotion’s catalog of Premium Live Events (before…
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Roku Partners with iSpot for Targeted Advertising
Today at CES, Roku announced that it will utilize the iSpot Outcomes at Scale product, designed to help advertisers with performance-focused campaigns on the Roku platform. Roku advertisers will be able to use data from iSpot to track ROI, adjust creative strategies, and drive results. Today’s announcement expands on a partnership between Roku and iSpot…
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Anker’s 50W 4 Port USB & USB-C Chargers Drop To Just $24.99 For a 2 Pack: A Great Charger On The Go
The Anker Zolo USB-C Charger Block has dropped to an unprecedented low price of $24.99 for a two-pack bundle. This limited-time offer makes high-speed charging more accessible than ever for owners of the latest smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The promotion, available through major online retailers, underscores the growing demand for versatile charging solutions in an…
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Paramount+ Greenlights Mayor of Kingstown for Fifth & Final Season
Paramount+ has pulled the trigger for the fifth and final season of Mayor of Kingstown. The original series has been renewed for a short-order eight-episode season, giving the Jeremy Renner-led crime thriller one last chance to tie up loose ends and to go out on its own brutal, Tyler Sheridan-crafted terms. Created by Sheridan and…
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FanDuel Sports Networks Fails To Pay The NBA For Airing Its Games, Putting The Future of the Network In Doubt
In a troubling escalation for the sports broadcasting industry, Main Street Sports Group, the parent company of FanDuel Sports Networks, has reportedly failed to make January media rights payments to numerous NBA teams under its umbrella. This development follows closely on the heels of a similar payment miss to Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals…
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DIRECTV is Raising Its Price Again
DIRECTV has announced plans to implement significant price hikes on its legacy service packages, effective starting next month. The satellite television provider, a subsidiary of AT&T, is targeting older plans that have been grandfathered in for years, with increases reaching up to $10 per month on certain tiers. This adjustment comes on the heels of…
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Viewership on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Has Plummeted Over The Last 10 Years
In a shifting landscape of American television consumption, the prime-time ratings for major broadcast networks in 2025 revealed a stark drop over the last 10 years in viewership, highlighting ongoing challenges ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC face. This comes as every major network saw viewership drop over the last 10 years by millions of viewers,…
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Peacock is Integrating Dolby Picture and Sound
Today, Dolby and NBCUniversal announced that Peacock will be the first streaming platform to implement the full suite of Dolby picture and sound technology. In today’s announcement, the two companies shared that Peacock is extending the availability of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across live sports over the coming year. The streamer is also the…