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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > nexstar-tegna-merger-injunction-order

Federal judge issues preliminary injunction blocking Nexstar-TEGNA deal

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (863+ words) A federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents Nexstar Media Group from moving forward with its integration of TEGNA's business while an antitrust lawsuit filed by DIRECTV and several state attorneys general plays out in court....

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > a3sa-new-converter-boxes-nextgen-tv

Next Gen TV backers set to demonstrate converter boxes at trade show

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (419+ words) A new generation of ATSC 3. 0 receivers is set to expand the capabilities of free, over-the-air television, as device makers and standards bodies push forward with enhanced security, improved picture quality and more flexible in-home distribution. The ATSC 3. 0 Security Authority (A3 SA)…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > fcc-antitrust-sports-network-affiliates-letter

Network affiliates say sports antitrust exemption should cover broadcast, cable only

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (600+ words) Representatives of the four major network television affiliate groups have filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the agency to view a federal antitrust exemption favoring the National Football League (NFL) and other sports leagues through a…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > cumulus-chapter-11-reorganization-approved

Cumulus gets court approval to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (342+ words) Cumulus Media is moving swiftly toward an exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a federal judge approved the company's reorganization plan, setting the stage for a debt overhaul, new ownership structure and continued leadership under its current executive team. With court…...

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thedesk. net > 2025 > 09 > philo-adds-hbo-discovery-plus-price-hike

Philo hikes price to $33 per month, adds WBD streaming perks

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (236+ words) Philo, the streaming service long described by this publication as wallet-friendly, is going after more of its customers" dollars. Whenever Philo raises the price of its service, it tries to increase the value by adding something new. This time around,…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > scripps-digital-channels-added-to-local-now-app

Scripps digital channels added to Local Now app

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (179+ words) The E. W. Scripps Company has inked a distribution deal with the parent company of the free streaming app Local Now to add more of its digital channels to the service, the companies announced on Tuesday. Starting this week, the Local Now…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > philo-partners-with-reelgood-to-improve-programming-personalization

Philo partners with Reelgood to improve programming, personalization

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (292+ words) Philo is deepening its investment in data-driven streaming by partnering with Reelgood to power content metadata and catalog intelligence across its U. S. service, the companies announced this week. Reelgood tracks more than 300 streaming services in over two dozen countries and maintains…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > california-cbs-stations-to-host-gubernatorial-debate

California CBS stations to host gubernatorial debate

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (384+ words) Three Paramount-owned local television stations in California will broadcast a debate involving the state's candidates for governor. The debate is scheduled to take place at Pomona College on Tuesday, April 28 and will see the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association…...

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

Tune In adds distribution deal with NBC Sports Radio

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (241+ words) Tune In, 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, Tune In will…...

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thedesk. net > 2026 > 04 > fox-channel-launch-tigo-sports-latin-america

Fox acquires Tigo Sports, to launch Fox Channel in Latin American countries

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (307+ words) Fox Corporation is launching a new channel in several Latin American countries after acquiring the programming and local operations of Tigo Sports Channel, the company announced on Monday. The new Fox Channel will be available in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador,…...