Tag: CBS
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UFC 326 Drew Huge Audience for CBS Debut, Marking Most-Watched Linear UFC Telecast in a Decade
The UFC’s first major broadcast on CBS delivered a massive audience. According to a graphic tweeted by the UFC’s official account, UFC 326 became the most-watched UFC telecast on linear television in the past 10 years. Since the beginning of this year, Paramount+ has been the home of the UFC, and on March 7, CBS…
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CBS News Staff Hold 24 Hour Walkout Over Contract Dispute
Writers and journalists at CBS News 24/7, the streaming news service operated by CBS News, participated in a 24-hour work stoppage on March 17, 2026. The action involved members of the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) assigned to the CBS News 24/7 bargaining unit. This unit includes approximately 60 employees who handle writing and…
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How to Watch March Madness 2026: NCAA Tournament Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
68 teams compete in the grueling, thrilling, single-elimination NCAA Men’s DI Basketball Tournament known as March Madness. Cinderella stories will be told, and brackets will be busted as all roads lead to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the 2026 NCAA Championship Game. From dominant performances to buzzer-beating upsets, watching this year’s tournament doesn’t have…
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The NFL is Asking CBS to Pay An Extra $1 Billion to Keep NFL TV Rights
The National Football League has entered advanced negotiations with Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to restructure its existing media rights agreement for Sunday afternoon games. This development stems from recent corporate changes at Paramount, including its acquisition activities and a change-of-control provision that allows the league to revisit terms earlier than originally planned. Under…
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FOX News Dominates YouTube in February 2026 With More Views Than ABC, CBS, & NBC Combined
FOX News Media solidified its position as a leading force in digital news consumption during February 2026, topping major competitors across key platforms according to analytics from Emplifi. The network’s strong performance on YouTube and broader social media highlighted its growing appeal in an era where viewers increasingly turn to online sources for breaking news…
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DISH May Lose Many Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations This Week
Millions of DISH Network customers across the United States could soon face a major disruption in their television viewing, as the satellite provider nears a critical deadline in its contract negotiations with Gray Television. Without a new agreement by March 10 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, DISH may drop dozens of local stations affiliated with…
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Mass Layoffs at ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals of Over 650 Employees Raise Questions About Local News
Over the past year, from early 2025 through early 2026, the newsrooms of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC have faced substantial workforce reductions as the media industry grapples with declining linear television ratings, shifting advertising revenues, and corporate restructurings. These layoffs reflect broader trends in broadcast journalism, where traditional networks are adapting to a digital-first…
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DIRECTV Warns Of The Danger of Mega ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Mergers to Local News
In a recent move to influence regulatory decisions, satellite television provider DIRECTV has presented a detailed analysis to the Federal Communications Commission, pointing out potential drawbacks of increasing consolidation among local television station groups. The submission focuses on how mergers and shared operations among broadcasters are leading to a noticeable decline in the production and…
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Nexstar is Cutting Local News Staff At Some of Its ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Stations
In a significant move reflecting ongoing challenges in the broadcast industry, Nexstar Media Group has initiated a series of layoffs affecting staff at multiple local television stations across the United States. As the largest owner of affiliates for major networks including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, the company oversees more than 200 stations nationwide, reaching…
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Big Changes Are Coming to CBS as It Moves 60 Minutes, CBS Sports, & Inside Edition to New Studios
CBS has decided to relocate key operations from their long-standing headquarters at 555 West 57th Street in New York City. The affected shows include the iconic newsmagazine 60 Minutes, the CBS Sports division, and the syndicated program Inside Edition. This move forms part of a broader strategy to consolidate real estate holdings and reduce overall…