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thedesk.net > 2026 > 04 > fcc-renews-am-radio-station-license-despite-multiple-rules-violations

FCC renews AM radio station license, despite multiple rules violations

3+ hour, 4+ min ago  (387+ words) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week agreed to renew the broadcast license of a Mississippi-based AM radio station, despite finding the station and its owners made false statements to the agency and implemented an unauthorized transfer of control of…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 04 > televisa-univision-renews-measurement-deal-with-nielsen

Televisa-Univision renews measurement deal with Nielsen

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (233+ words) Televisa-Univision has renewed its measurement partnership with Nielsen under a new multi-year agreement that expands audience measurement and data services across its portfolio of broadcast, cable, streaming and radio properties. The deal ensures Televisa-Univision will continue using Nielsen's suite of…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > spectrum-tv-app-lands-on-amazon-app-store

Amazon to offer Spectrum TV app for Fire TV devices

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (159+ words) March 31, 2026 - The ZapperBox allows TV fans to watch ATSC and NextGen TV broadcast signals. (Photo via Zapperbox storefront, Graphic by The Desk) Charter Communications and Amazon have reached a new distribution agreement that involves offering Fire TV users access to…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > tunein-adds-distribution-deal-with-nbc-sports-radio

TuneIn adds distribution deal with NBC Sports Radio

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (241+ words) TuneIn, the streaming audio platform now owned by Stingray, has expanded the amount of premium sports audio content available through its service by inking a new distribution agreement with Comcast's NBC Sports Radio. Starting this week, TuneIn will carry NBC…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > roku-launches-standalone-howdy-mobile-app

Roku launches standalone Howdy mobile app

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (225+ words) Roku has launched a dedicated mobile app for its low-cost streaming service Howdy, allowing anyone with a smartphone in the United States to stream commercial-free movies and TV shows for $3 per month. In a crowded landscape of apps and services,…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > fcc-congress-letter-nextgen-tv

Lawmakers: FCC should mandate NextGen TV switch to spur consumer interest

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (266+ words) A group of more than 90 federal lawmakers on Friday sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the agency to help broadcasters make a full and complete move to the NextGen TV broadcast standard. The letter "signed by…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > netflix-price-increase

Netflix raises subscription prices as streamer commits to more live events

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (199+ words) Streamers cannot catch a break. Netflix on Thursday announced it was raising the price of its three streaming plans by as much as $2 as the company continues to invest in live sports and premium events. Starting this week, the cost…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > sinclair-tulsa-newsroom-consolidation-ktul-relaunch

Sinclair to consolidate newsrooms in Tulsa, drop news anchors from ABC affiliate

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (344+ words) Local television broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. says it will consolidate the newsroom operations at two of its stations in the Tulsa market, with one station moving away from the traditional anchor-driven format for newscasts this spring. The transformation will see the…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > rokus-streamer-howdy-lands-on-prime-video-channels

Roku says "Howdy" to Amazon Prime Video Channels

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (202+ words) Roku has inked a distribution agreement with Amazon to offer its Howdy streaming service through Prime Video Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday. The move marks the first time that Howdy has been available outside the Roku ecosystem since it…...

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thedesk.net > 2026 > 03 > scripps-sports-network-streaming-channel-launch

Scripps to launch free streaming network for Scripps Sports

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (180+ words) The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the launch of a new free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel focused on its Scripps Sports programming. "In today's fragmented sports media landscape, Scripps Sports Network is meeting the moment as a reliable, easy-to-access home…...