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FCC orders ABC to renew TV broadcast licenses early over DEI programs

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under its chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an early review of the Walt Disney ...
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Televisa-Univision faces pressure from sports on rival networks

Pressure in the traditional TV ad business will grow as rival networks air premium sports events this summer, executives ...
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Philo forges distribution deal with Versant for multicast channels

Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has inked a distribution deal with Versant’s multicast business Free TV Networks to offer three of its channels on its free tier. The channels — 365BLK, Outlaw ...
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FCC orders early renewal of Bridge News stations

April 28, 2026 - The order is connected to an FCC investigation into whether Bridge News transferred control of its stations ...
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Peacock rolls out on Roku Channel, coming soon to YouTube Primetime Channels

April 28, 2026 - NBC Universal is now selling subscriptions to Peacock through The Roku Channel's Premium Subscriptions platform, the companies announced on Tuesday.