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Tubi launches 2026 FIFA World Cup Fox Hub

Tubi, Fox Corporation’s free streaming service, has announced the launch of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fox Hub in the US, offering Fox Sports and FIFA programming around the games and players, along with original and exclusive content from Tubi. Additionally, Tubi will simulcast live in 4K the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies and […]

May 18, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Wohl joins Pulsar Pictures

Pulsar Pictures, the New York City-based entertainment marketing, sales and distribution services company, has announced that veteran executive Melissa Wohl has joined the company to help expand its global sales, marketing and distribution services for entertainment clients. Wohl brings more than 30 years of experience in worldwide content sales, marketing and business development, including a […]

May 15, 2026

LPTVBA urges FCC to recognise 3GPP 5G Broadcast standard

The LPTV Broadcasters Association has sent a formal letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr calling for immediate regulatory action to modernise low power television by recognising the worldwide 3GPP 5G Broadcast standard as a voluntary transmission option for LPTV stations. The letter urges the FCC to fast-track a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in response to […]

May 12, 2026

Swerve TV launches The Prof G Channel on Roku, Prime Video US

Swerve TV, a FAST channel operator, has announced the launch of The Prof G Channel, a new streaming destination built around the voice and perspective of podcaster Scott Galloway. The channel is available now in the US on The Roku Channel, Prime Video, Plex, Zeam and Fawesome, with more platforms to be announced soon. A […]

May 11, 2026

Starlink trims US fees

Starlink has lowered its introductory broadband pricing for the first three months of service. Specifically, the 100 Mb/s tier now costs $29 (€24.70) per month (down from $50), the 200 Mb/s tier $59 per month (down from $80) and Residential Max $99 per month (down from $120). This is not the first time that Starlink […]

May 8, 2026By Chris Forrester

Survey: Just 24% pay attention to streaming ads

To find out how users feel about commercials on streaming services, All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 US users, asking whether they pay for ad-free accounts, what they do when ads come on, and more. Key findings include: The majority of Netflix subscribers pay for ad-free accounts (52 per cent) in the US, the only major […]

May 5, 2026

Locality makes key VP hires

Locality, the US local TV advertising platform connecting brands to local audiences across broadcast and streaming, has announced the appointment of Steve Fish and Adam Quinn as vice presidents of sales to support the continued expansion of its national go-to-market strategy for Collective, Locality’s data‑driven broadcast solution that enables national advertisers to plan and activate local television inventory at scale.   […]

May 4, 2026

Data: Football viewership growing across the US

US viewers spent nearly 80 billion minutes watching football matches in 2025, according to a report from Nielsen. Heading into the FIFA World Cup 2026, Nielsen’s report shows the rise in popularity of the world’s most popular sport in the US. The report, Get Ready with Media Intelligence: 2026 FIFA World Cup Edition, delves into […]

May 1, 2026

World Rugby, IMG sign media rights deal

World Rugby and sports marketing agency IMG have agreed to a long-term media rights partnership designed to further accelerate rugby’s growth in the US and globally ahead of the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033. Under the agreement, IMG will help World Rugby shape a media and market strategy designed to […]

May 1, 2026

Triple B Media launches Bowling TV

Triple B Media, a specialist in TV network operations and content distribution, has launched Bowling TV, a 24/7 FAST channel dedicated to all things bowling. The channel is available in the US on Prime Video, LG Channels, Xumo Play, DISH TV, Bonusview, Sling Freestream, Plex and Free Live Sports, in addition to Triple B’s owned-and-operated […]

May 1, 2026