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F1 Miami Grand Prix attracts largest US audience in history
Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix attracted over 3 million US viewers on Disney-owned broadcaster ABC,…
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Linear channels ‘may not be core’ to Disney, says Iger
Disney CEO Bob Iger is exploring the future of its linear TV assets such as…
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Latest wave of Disney layoffs hits ABC and Freeform
ABC and Freeform execs are among the casualties of Disney’s second round of lay-offs taking…
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Free streamer Locast suspends operations following court ruling
US streaming platform Locast has suspended all operations following a Manhattan federal court ruling. The…
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Big four American networks sue Locast
ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox have filed a lawsuit against Locast. Locast, founded by former…
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ABC News heads for Hulu’s Live TV
ABC’s News Live Service will now be available on Hulu’s Live TV service. ABC launched…
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ABC Australia confirms investigation following MD exit
The board of Australian public broadcaster ABC has confirmed that an independent advisor is investigating…
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Broadcast Australia taps Rohde & Schwarz for DVB-T2 trial
Transmission services provider Broadcast Australia, in partnership with free-to-air industry body Free TV and broadcasters…
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Disney begins ABC staff cuts
The Walt Disney Company has begun a round of staff cuts that will see up…
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Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC for Netflix
Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes is bringing her Shondaland production company to Netflix under a multi-year…
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Netflix among top five ‘must keep’ TV brands in US
Netflix now ranks among the top five ‘must keep’ TV brands in the US, above…
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YouTube TV streaming service goes live
YouTube’s television streaming service, YouTube TV, has gone live in the biggest US metro areas,…
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YouTube launches live TV streaming service
YouTube has unveiled details of its much-anticipated television streaming service, describing it as “live TV…
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Netflix now ‘indispensable’ for many US viewers
Netflix is the TV brand that US viewers would be most reluctant to give up,…
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ABC comedy boss to lead Awesomeness mobile VOD service
Youth-focused content firm AwesomenessTV has poached the head of comedy at US broadcaster ABC to…
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Disney: reach and innovation will ensure future of broadcast
Broadcast television remains in good health, with a strong future ahead if it focuses on…
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Paul Lee leaving ABC, Dungey steps up
Paul Lee is leaving his role running ABC, with Channing Dungey replacing him at the…
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US content providers create premium video advocacy body
An advocacy body for the premium video industry has launched, bringing together the likes of…
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Apple reportedly planning autumn web TV launch
Apple is reportedly planning to launch an online TV service this autumn in partnership with…
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Netflix UK buys ABC fantasy drama
Netflix has acquired rights for ABC fantasy drama One Upon a Time for the UK…
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Hulu in volume deal with Disney
US streaming and catch-up service Hulu has picked up exclusive rights to Disney-distributed ABC series…
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Discovery hires ABC exec as CCO
Discovery Communications has recruited Phil Craig as chief creative officer. Craig’s appointment comes after chief…
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MTG extends Disney agreement
Modern Times Group (MTG) has extended its content licensing agreement with Disney for first-run and…
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Facebook to offer TV data to networks
Facebook is reportedly upping its TV credentials by starting to offer data from the social…
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Zeebox signs ABC Australia deal
Second screen TV service Zeebox has signed its third Australian broadcast partnership with ABC. UK…
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Local TV news audiences drop
Local TV news viewership is dropping with local affiliates for Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS…
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ABC to remake YouTube web series for TV
US network ABC is to remake web series Recipe Rehab, marking the first time that…
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Netflix renews ABC streaming deal
US streaming and rental service Netflix has renewed its programming deal with US network ABC….