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News outlets to sign court brief supporting CNN, MS Now, POLITICO lawsuit against Trump

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Comscore: ChatGPT losing market share to Gemini, Claude

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IAB releases measurement services contract framework for public comment

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SiriusXM slides new satellite into operational service

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CBS partners with Hearst on new “Lucky Dog” series

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Local Now renews deal for Warner Bros Discovery streams

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Paramount settlement lacks structural remedies, ex-FCC nominee Sohn says

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WXIN brings Ray Cortopassi back to Indianapolis as host of “Indy Now”

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DIRECTV launches FAST channel for “Military Makeover with Montel”

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KPI: Political ad spending expected to hit $12 billion as midterm races heat up

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Comment on Samsung: Free streaming apps achieving similar reach as broadcast TV by FAST Viewing Habits Shift Media Engagement

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DIRECTV survey: Sports bars rival homes for viewing on game days

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Sacramento Kings drop long-time radio partner KHTK-AM

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FAA warned of engine issue days before KNBC helicopter crash

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FCC, FEMA schedule national Emergency Alert test for November

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RTL to cut 500 jobs following Sky Deutschland merger

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Disney Plus rolls out curated playlists globally

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Family of fallen KNBC-TV helicopter reporter warns of scams

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FCC’s Media Bureau approves foreign bankrolling of Paramount-WBD merger

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Roku makes smart device operating system open-source

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Roku takes on Prime Video with more streaming subscription bundles

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Roku asks users to help test new features through Roku Labs

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KNBC reporter asked about fuel before helicopter crash

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Woman arrested for crash before KNBC-TV helicopter fell

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NTSB investigators begin probe of deadly KNBC-TV helicopter crash

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Sinclair, Nexstar launch joint NextGen TV consumer campaign

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Comment on Red Seat Ventures launches live streaming on Supercast by Creatorverse: Podcaster Steven Bartlett Wants to Invest $400 Million in Creator Businesses – Feed1

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Kevin Blanchette named SVP of Brand & Marketing at Fox Television Stations

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Hearst Television ad operations executive Marc Mekler to retire

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Three dead after KNBC-TV helicopter crashes in Los Angeles

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Feds seek new indictment against ex-Deadspin editor Timothy Burke

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Gray Media, DAZN to put 15 Cavaliers games on free local TV

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FCC opens comment period in dispute over lowest unit political ad rates

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Study: Subscription offers could boost loyalty for banks

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IBC pulls in 41,200 attendees, down from 2025

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Amazon rolls out bundle with five services, including Starz, for $30 per month

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Gray Media promotes Ronna Steber to Chief Revenue Officer role

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Red Seat Ventures launches live streaming on Supercast

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HappyKids adds MLB Clubhouse in first major sports league partnership

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Study: TV execs expect regulation of AI-driven content discovery

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Senate delays FCC-nominee Danielle Severs’ Thursday hearing

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Pew: U.S. electorate grows more diverse ahead of 2026 midterms

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FCC Commissioner-nominee Danielle Severs gets Thursday hearing date

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Paramount, Comcast may wind down SkyShowtime joint venture

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Prime Video adds short-form news clips to streaming service

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NBC beats Netflix in Week 1 NFL kickoff ratings battle

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Flock worker calls police on WANF reporter during camera installation

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Gray Media expands weekday lineup with new seasons, daily “The Good Side”

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Tech companies form new lobbying group to press for streaming-friendly policies

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