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Atlanta Dream and Gray Television Announce Broadcast Partnership

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season. All Dream non-national exclusive games will air locally on Peachtree TV (WPCH) and Peachtree Sports Network, giving more fans across the Southeast the opportunity to experience Dream games from their homes than ever before. The 2024 WNBA season spans May – September, and the Dream will tip off this season against the Los Angeles Sparks in LA on May 15.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season.
  • Through the Gray partnership, Dream games will be available across the Atlanta market on Peachtree TV’s free over-the-air broadcasts along with its carriage on all major cable and satellite pay-tv systems including Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, and DISH Network.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with Gray Television to get the Atlanta Dream into even more households across our state and the Southeast region,” said Dream President and Chief Operating Officer Morgan Shaw Parker.
  • Based in Atlanta, Gray Television has made heavy sports investment in its home city, broadcasting Atlanta Hawks and College Park Skyhawks games, as well as high school football, the Atlanta Hustle, Atlanta Gladiators, Savannah Ghost Pirates and Georgia Swarm.

Frontier Introduces App-Based Customer Rewards Program

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Friday, March 1, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301008397/en/
    What we did: We launched our first-ever customer rewards program, “ForMe Rewards.” The app-based program gives Frontier customers free-and-easy access to giveaways, deals and special offers from popular national brands.
  • Frontier customers just visit our app and get access to rewards.
  • What kind of rewards, specifically: Rewards people actually want—like Frontier speed upgrades, free lunch from their favorite restaurants and discounts with brands ranging from Best Buy and Samsung to Gap and Neiman Marcus.
  • “Our customer rewards program is a fun way for us to surprise and delight our customers on our app.

Monumental Sports partners with Synamedia to power its newly launched sports network

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.

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  • They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.
  • This technology is ideal for network expansions – like the one Monumental Sports Network is undergoing – due to its flexibility and compatibility.
  • "We initially chose Synamedia for its proven solutions and established leadership in the market," said Charlie Myers, Chief Technology Officer at Monumental Sports.
  • We are looking forward to exploring how both our new network and relationship with Synamedia will continue to evolve."

New Streaming Platform 'BLKFAM' Launches with Bias-Free Content for Black Families

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Monday, February 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLKFAM, the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform, launches today. BLKFAM entertains, educates, and celebrates Black American family-friendly content, sharing authentic, inclusive stories incorporating radical diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment, with compelling original series, animation, syndicated shows, documentaries and more. Founded by digital media veteran Larry Adams, the ad-supported, free streaming service launches with equity partner Whoopi Goldberg.

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  • BLKFAM, partnered with Whoopi Goldberg, is the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform with empowering and diverse content
    NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLKFAM, the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming platform, launches today.
  • Founded by digital media veteran Larry Adams, the ad-supported, free streaming service launches with equity partner Whoopi Goldberg.
  • BLKFAM addresses this underserved market by bringing family-friendly, data-backed unbiased content to streaming.
  • BLKFAM has partnered with The Africa Channel to bring content amplifying stories from the global Black diaspora to the new platform.

FOX Weather Expands Distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • In making the announcement, Berg said, “As the fastest growing weather service, we are excited to further expand our platform, bringing Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+ audiences FOX Weather’s premium live weather news programming.”
    FOX Weather is available to Hulu + Live TV’s 4.6 million subscribers through its core lineup, which includes over 95 channels across news, sports, and entertainment programming.
  • Viewers will be able to find FOX Weather via the Hulu + Live TV channel guide.
  • Viewers can find FOX Weather by going to the TCLtv+ app’s news and opinion category.

WOW! Named a Best Internet Service Provider of 2024 by U.S. News and World Report

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company was named a 2024 Best Internet Service Provider in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. Out of a list of 25 providers offering all types of internet across the U.S., including fiber, cable, digital subscriber line, satellite, fixed wireless, and 5G home internet services, WOW! ranked first for fastest cable upload speeds, second for best cable internet service providers (ISPs) and fourth overall.

Key Points: 
  • Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company was named a 2024 Best Internet Service Provider in the United States by U.S. News and World Report.
  • ranked first for fastest cable upload speeds, second for best cable internet service providers (ISPs) and fourth overall.
  • U.S. News and World Report's Best Internet Service Providers annual list identifies the top broadband companies by analyzing and comparing a variety of publicly available data, including internet search data.
  • was recognized for offering the fastest upload speeds of any cable internet service provider in this year's list.

DIRECTV Once Again Drops Local TV Stations, Cutting Off Access to Cox Media Group Stations for Millions of Consumers

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today DIRECTV removed all Cox Media Group (CMG) TV stations from its lineups after refusing CMG’s offer to extend negotiations.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today DIRECTV removed all Cox Media Group (CMG) TV stations from its lineups after refusing CMG’s offer to extend negotiations.
  • With this move, DIRECTV has once again blocked millions of consumers from accessing the vital local news, emergency information, weather, traffic, sports, and entertainment programming that CMG’s TV stations provide.
  • Concerned viewers should call DIRECTV now at 1-800-531-5000 and demand that DIRECTV brings back local CMG stations.
  • Viewers can also drop DIRECTV now and switch to Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon/FIOS TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu+Live TV, where their local CMG stations are available.

CMG Calls On DIRECTV to Stop Taking Away Local TV Stations and Attacking Local Broadcast Journalism

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Friday, January 26, 2024

DIRECTV has yet to close a new carriage agreement with CMG and appears intent on pulling all of CMG’s local TV stations from its lineup, starting as early as February 2.

Key Points: 
  • DIRECTV has yet to close a new carriage agreement with CMG and appears intent on pulling all of CMG’s local TV stations from its lineup, starting as early as February 2.
  • “CMG is proud of our commitment to investing in best-in-class local news and investigative journalism,” said Marian Pittman, EVP of CMG.
  • “We’re dismayed that DIRECTV is trying to force a deal that would harm local journalism and broadcast stations.
  • To avoid disruption, they should also switch from DIRECTV to Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon/FIOS TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu+Live TV, where their local CMG stations are available.

Mega Matrix Announces FlexTV’S Surge Into Top Ten Free Iphone Entertainment Apps (U.S.) as of JAN. 21, 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024

This significant achievement marks a small milestone for FlexTV and underscores its growing influence in the surging realm of short drama streaming services.

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  • This significant achievement marks a small milestone for FlexTV and underscores its growing influence in the surging realm of short drama streaming services.
  • FlexTV's rise to the top ten free entertainment app in the Apple App Store is a testament to the platform's popularity and user engagement.
  • The Company, listed on the NYSE American stock exchange under the code “MPU”, has steadily gained momentum in the ever-evolving digital entertainment landscape.
  • As of the time of this release, FlexTV is ranked eighth in Apple App Store's entertainment category (U.S., Free App).

FOX Nation to Premiere “Poison Ivy” With Pete Hegseth on Friday, January 19

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

FOX Nation will debut a new special examining the recent controversies surrounding Ivy League schools hosted by Pete Hegseth, announced by Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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  • FOX Nation will debut a new special examining the recent controversies surrounding Ivy League schools hosted by Pete Hegseth, announced by Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
  • The special will feature interviews with students, alumni, professors, and donors who have been disappointed by recent events on the campuses.
  • The series was extended for a second season and aired as a primetime special on FOX News Channel.
  • FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.