TV affiliate groups to FCC: Broadcasters face increased pressure from networks, streaming services
The affiliate groups note local TV is often relied upon for local news in smaller markets, but the current distribution and fee model afflicting those stations makes local programming investments untenable over the long term.
Report: Comcast to acquire British public service broadcaster ITV for $2.1 billion
Comcast is ready to grow its media empire in the United Kingdom by acquiring British public service broadcaster ITV
Report: Comcast to acquire British public service broadcaster ITV for $2.1 billion
Comcast is ready to grow its media empire in the United Kingdom by acquiring British public service broadcaster ITV
Hub: TV ad acceptance reaches five-year high as streaming costs rise
Fewer viewers are willing to pay extra to avoid ads, while only one in ten now say they cannot tolerate advertising, the study found.
Comscore: Consumers increasingly turn to AI when making purchases
Shoppers are using AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot to get direct recommendations instead of browsing multiple websites.
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Stingray grows revenue to CA $471.6 million, touts strong capitalization of TuneIn integration
Stingray’s co-founder said the company’s integration of TuneIn is progressing better than expected, and the audio platform is already generating stronger revenue because of it.
FOIA lawsuit seeks records on FCC Chairman Carr’s purported use of Signal
The plaintiffs argue the FCC conducted an inadequate records search by limiting it to official devices and approved platforms, excluding personal devices and apps like Signal.
Four years in, free streamer Fox Weather evolves into public safety resource
With wide distribution and a commitment to free, live coverage, the channel has become a trusted source before, during and long after climate emergencies.