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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > philo-versant-free-tv-networks-distribution-deal

Philo forges distribution deal with Versant for multicast channels

9+ hour, 45+ min ago  (15+ words) Three channels from Versant's Free TV Networks are now available on Philo's free programming tier....

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > fcc-dei-disney-order-abc-broadcast-tv-licenses

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

10+ hour, 4+ min ago  (568+ words) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under its chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an early review of the Walt Disney Company's broadcast license renewals over the entertainment giant's continued commitment to diversity and equity programs. The move coincides with renewed criticism…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > sinclair-jeffrey-lewis-retirement

Sinclair's Chief Compliance Officer Jeffrey Lewis to retire in May

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (197+ words) Sinclair, Inc. s Chief Compliance Officer Jeffrey Lewis will retire from the company in early May, the broadcaster announced on Monday. During his time at Sinclair, Lewis led enterprise-wide risk assessment initiatives designed to identify and manage operational and regulatory…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > peacock-roku-channel-youtube-primetime-channels

Peacock rolls out on Roku Channel, coming soon to You Tube Primetime Channels

16+ hour, 52+ min ago  (305+ words) Comcast's NBC Universal is now selling subscriptions to its streaming service Peacock through The Roku Channel, with plans to sell access to the streaming service via another platform in the coming months. On Tuesday, the broadcaster confirmed earlier reports of…...

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thedesk. net > 2025 > 12 > lg-channels-adds-two-new-stingray-music-channels

LG Channels adds two new Stingray music channels

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (22+ words) Smart television maker LG has added two new Stingray music channels to its streaming service LG Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday....

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > stingray-colin-francis-google

Stingray hires Google's Colin Francis to serve as Programmatic Sales Specialist

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (362+ words) Stingray is expanding its advertising leadership team with a new programmatic sales hire as the company prioritizes strategic revenue growth across its connected TV (CTV), digital audio and retail media platforms. On Monday, Stingray said it has appointed Colin Francis…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > verizon-q1-2026-earnings-report

Verizon CEO: Giving customers free handsets doesn't solve all problems

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (619+ words) The positive financials released on Monday prompted Verizon to raise its full-year earnings outlook, a move that cause Verizon's stock price to rise more than 2 percent in mid-day trading. During Q1, total operating revenue was $34. 4 billion, up 2. 9 percent year-over-year. Growth was…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > nexstar-launches-month-long-charitable-giving-campaign

Nexstar launches month-long charitable giving campaign

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (223+ words) Nexstar Media Group is recognizing the 30th year of its charitable foundation by launching a new campaign that will see the broadcaster donate $5, 000 to a non-profit during the month of June, the company announced on Monday. Dubbed the "30 Days of Giving,…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > s-and-p-intelligence-report-broadcast-tv-political-ad-revenue-2026

S&P: Political ad spending on local TV to reach $4 billion in 2026

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (269+ words) Local television broadcasters are on track for a strong political advertising cycle this year, fueled by competitive races for seats in the U. S. Congress, state gubernatorial elections and campaigns on social issues in key parts of the country, according to a…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > roku-curate-advertising-product-launch

Roku launches new Roku Curate solution for connected TV ad buyers

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (437+ words) Roku is introducing a new product called Roku Curate that aims to simplify how advertisers access data and premium connected television (CTV) inventory across its platform and those of its partners. Roku Curate is positioned as a solution that bundles…...