CEO Adam Symson of E.W. Scripps announced the company is winding down Scripps News and selling Bounce TV due to financial strain from the Ion acquisition and a weak advertising market. Symson outlined a strategic plan to improve financial performance,…

Paramount Plus is now available for streaming in select BMW and Mini vehicles through in-dash infotainment systems in the U.S., U.K., and parts of Europe. Powered by TiVo via Xperi's DTS AutoStage, the service can be accessed when the vehicle…

The NBA is upgrading its app for the 2024-25 season with new features for League Pass subscribers, including AI-powered insights, multiviewer for watching four games at once, and customizable game recaps. Other enhancements include immersive 8K game experiences, original content,…

Amplitude has acquired Command AI, a user engagement startup, to enhance its digital analytics platform with personalized in-product tours and smart triggers. Most of Command AI’s 30-person team will join Amplitude. The acquisition will help Amplitude offer more customized user…

Spotify is expanding its music video feature for premium users to 85 additional markets after initial testing in select regions earlier this year. Music videos are now available on both mobile and desktop, with a seamless toggle between audio and…

Disney will launch "Flagship," a standalone streaming service offering ESPN channels and ESPN Plus by next summer, ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The service will include interactive features like real-time betting and personalized content, combining ESPN's full cable schedule…

Allen Media Group, owner of The Weather Channel and several network affiliate stations, has enacted another round of layoffs, affecting its weather, news, and sports teams, as well as its AVOD service HBCU Go, Entertainment Studios, and ad sales divisions.…

Deloitte's Digital Media Trends report shows that 25% of respondents borrowed passwords to access streaming content in the past year. About 15% used a third party’s SVOD password, 7% streamed pirated content, and 4% did both. Gen Z and millennials…

Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME) has launched the Gotham Sports app, offering over 500 live games from New York teams like the Yankees, Knicks, and Rangers. Cable subscribers of YES Network or MSG Networks get free access, while others…

Microsoft will allow users to buy and play games via its Xbox app on Android in November, bypassing Google Play Store. This follows a U.S. court ruling against Google in the Epic Games antitrust case, opening alternatives to Google Play.…