Gracenote Sues ChatGPT Developer OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Gracenote, the leading entertainment metadata provider, has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT was trained on its proprietary data without permission. The complaint asserts that OpenAI reproduced Gracenote’s detailed descriptions and the relational framework that organizes its catalog, which is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Gracenote seeks statutory and actual damages, arguing the unauthorized use threatens its licensing model with device manufacturers. OpenAI counters that its models rely on publicly available data and fair‑use principles.
Fox News Media Sees Two Years of Record Ad Revenue Growth, Exec Says
Fox News Media reported its seventh straight quarter of advertising revenue growth, positioning the division for two full years of record earnings. Executive John Nallen highlighted that the network’s ad rates are roughly 50% lower than broadcast television, creating significant...
Hearst’s Pam Barber to Retire From WMOR Tampa
Hearst Television announced that Pam Barber will retire as President and General Manager of WMOR‑32 in Tampa after leading the station since 2015 and a 20‑year tenure with the company. Barber’s 43‑year broadcasting career began in Tampa in 1983 and...
Nexstar Launches “Invest in America” News Series as Company Await Approval for TEGNA Deal
Nexstar Media Group has unveiled a nationwide news initiative called “Investing in America,” focusing on economic development and infrastructure projects across the United States. The series, launched with a five‑part weekday format and weekly reports, will be distributed through Nexstar’s...
Estrella TV Sees Strongest Ratings in 5 Years
Estrella TV’s latest Nielsen report marks its strongest performance in half a decade, with a 51 percent lift in prime‑time audience among adults 18‑49 and a 65 percent year‑over‑year gain for February. The surge pushes the network’s average to 40,900 viewers in...
Audiochuck Hires Matt Shanfield to Lead New TV, Film Division
Audiochuck, the true‑crime podcast network behind hits like “Crime Junkie,” has appointed Matt Shanfield as Head of Television and Film to spearhead a new division. The unit will adapt the company’s podcast catalog for global streaming platforms while also developing...
Washington Post Picks Veritone for Content Licensing, Archiving
Veritone has signed a multi‑year, global licensing agreement with The Washington Post to distribute the newspaper’s video journalism. The AI‑driven platform will make both current reporting and archival footage searchable for media companies, producers, and digital creators. Executives say the...
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum Stepping Down; Mike Keyserling to Succeed
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum announced his departure after more than a decade, naming COO Mike Keyserling as his successor effective immediately. McCollum will transition to Executive Chairman, continuing to shape long‑term strategy. The streaming service, which offers over 80 premium...
Researchers: Newsrooms Gamble with Reputation by Partnering with Betting Platforms
University researchers warn that newsrooms partnering with prediction‑market and betting platforms risk eroding public trust. Recent deals let election, policy and geopolitical odds appear alongside reporting at outlets such as the AP, CNBC, CNN and Dow Jones. Similar financial ties...
TEGNA Pays $6,000 to Settle FCC Probe over Public Inspection Files
TEGNA agreed to pay a $6,000 settlement to the FCC to resolve a probe into its Flagstaff station KNAZ’s failure to maintain timely public inspection files. The settlement cleared the FCC’s concerns, allowing the renewal of KNAZ’s broadcast license. This...
Starz Narrows Financial Loss to Under $21 Million During Q4
Starz posted Q4 2025 revenue of $322.8 million, a 6.3% decline year‑over‑year, driven by a 12% drop in streaming‑related sales. Linear and other revenue rose 6.6% to $112.5 million, partially offsetting the shortfall. The operating loss narrowed dramatically to $4.7...
C15 Studio Renews Deal with Formula 1 for Free Streaming Channel
C15 Studio has renewed its multi‑year agreement with Formula 1 to continue operating the free, ad‑supported Formula 1 Channel in the United States. The updated deal adds live broadcast rights for the 2026 F1 Academy Series, the sport’s all‑female development championship. Launched...
Bango: Consumers Feel Fatigue From Unused Subscriptions, Seek Lower-Priced Models
Bango’s new report, unveiled at Mobile World Congress, finds that 43% of U.S. consumers feel they are paying for unused subscriptions, driving demand for more flexible pricing. The survey shows strong interest in usage‑based billing, binge‑watch incentives, and cross‑platform credits....
Tablo Firmware Update Brings Free Streaming Channels to Legacy Devices
Nuvyyo’s Tablo firmware version 2.2.25 now enables most legacy DVRs to stream a selection of free channels via the newer Tablo app, excluding devices with built‑in HDMI. Users must rescan their units and manually add channels, while AMC and Warner‑owned...
Scripps to Re-Acquire Two Dozen Previously-Divested Ion Stations
The E.W. Scripps Company announced it will exercise an option to re‑acquire roughly 24 Ion Television‑affiliated stations that were divested to Inyo Broadcast Holdings in 2021. Although Inyo holds the FCC licenses, Scripps has continued to run the stations from...
Samsung Partners with Gracenote for AI-Based Discovery on Smart TVs
Samsung announced a partnership with Gracenote, Nielsen’s metadata specialist, to embed AI‑driven discovery tools into its smart‑TV platform. The deal gives Samsung access to Gracenote’s curated content IDs and structured data, enabling natural‑language search, personalized carousels, and recommendation engines. While...
Veritone Renews Licensing Deal with U.S. Soccer
Veritone has renewed its multi‑year licensing agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation, extending access to the league’s archive through the Veritone Digital Media Hub. The AI‑driven platform will index full matches, highlights, interviews and multi‑camera angles, making footage searchable and...
Entravision Parts Ways with COO Jeffery Liberman
Entravision Communications announced the departure of President and Chief Operating Officer Jeffery Liberman, ending a nearly two‑decade tenure with the Spanish‑language broadcaster. Liberman, who rose from radio division president to COO in 2012, oversaw dozens of Univision‑affiliated TV and radio...
FCC Gives Sinclair Approval to Acquire Four TV Stations
The Federal Communications Commission approved Sinclair Inc.'s application to acquire the broadcast licenses of four local television stations—WEYI, WGTU, WGTQ in Michigan and WHAM in New York. The stations are already operated under shared‑services agreements with Sinclair, so the transfer...
Scripps Hires Oliver Gray to VP, Network Sports & Client Partnerships
The E.W. Scripps Company announced the appointment of Oliver Gray, a former Overtime executive, as Vice President of Network Sports and Client Partnerships. Gray will oversee national advertiser relationships for Scripps Sports and collaborate with sales and programming teams to...
Fox News Digital Tops Competitors in January
Fox News Digital posted a record‑breaking January, attracting 187.7 million unique visitors and a 27 % month‑over‑month rise. The platform generated 1.894 billion multiplatform views and 3.74 billion minutes, extending its 21‑month streak leading in views and 59‑month lead in minutes. YouTube video views...
VIDAA Takes on Nielsen, Comscore with V Index Measurement Solution
VIDAA, now rebranded as V, is set to launch its V Index measurement platform in Q2, blending traditional linear TV data with streaming‑app viewership. The solution will initially roll out across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leveraging the company’s...
Paramount Hires Ex-Trump Official to Lead Policy as Battle for WBD Heats Up
Paramount Pictures has hired former Justice Department antitrust official Rene Augustine as Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy. Augustine, who served under the Trump administration and led international antitrust matters, will report to Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim. The...
Spectrum Acquires New England Cable News From NBC
Charter Communications' Spectrum News has agreed to acquire New England Cable News (NECN) from NBC Universal, merging its Maine and Massachusetts newsrooms into a single operation called Spectrum News NECN. The rebranded channel will serve viewers across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,...
Globecast, Synamedia to Help Distribute Emirates FA Cup to Broadcasters
Globecast and Synamedia have launched a cloud‑based workflow that lets broadcasters receive Emirates FA Cup matches via IP or satellite for the first time. The solution combines Synamedia’s Quortex Link SaaS platform with Globecast’s managed services, covering Western Europe, the...
LiveOne Says Artificial Intelligence Helped Company Cut 250 Jobs
LiveOne reported that artificial‑intelligence tools enabled it to slash its staff from 350 to 88, eliminating more than 250 jobs in fiscal Q3 2026. The company’s revenue dropped 31% year‑over‑year to $20.26 million, but its net loss narrowed to $1.95 million from...
Stingray Expands to India, Launches FAST Channels on Jio TV
Stingray Media has partnered with Jio TV, India’s largest digital entertainment platform, to launch a suite of FAST (free‑ad‑supported streaming TV) music and lifestyle channels. The rollout, facilitated by Canal Plus‑owned THEMA, makes more than 20 curated audio and video channels...
NAD Says T-Mobile Ad Misled on Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Claim
The National Advertising Division (NAD) ordered T‑Mobile to modify ads that suggested Verizon customers could face $147 per month in in‑flight Wi‑Fi charges, a claim the regulator deemed misleading. T‑Mobile’s calculation compared its free GoGo Wi‑Fi perk to an assumed Verizon...
Court TV Ends some Live Programs Before Law&Crime Acquisition
Court TV is winding down several live broadcasts and YouTube streams as E.W. Scripps prepares to sell the network to Jellysmack, the owner of Law&Crime. Internal memos show taped programming replacing the 7 p.m. live show and the cessation of live...
Telemundo Sets Audience Record During Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Telemundo delivered its most‑watched Super Bowl ever, drawing 3.3 million viewers for the game and a record‑breaking 4.8 million for Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. During the 8 p.m. hour the network attracted 4.1 million viewers, making it the second‑largest TV audience in the United States...
FTC Chair Accuses Apple News of Bias Against Conservative Outlets
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a formal warning to Apple CEO Tim Cook, alleging political bias in the Apple News app. The complaint relies on a Media Research Center study showing right‑leaning outlets such as Fox News, Breitbart and The...