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AMC Networks Posts U.S. Ad Revenue Drop of 17 Percent, 10.4M Streaming Subs
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BusinessComcast’s Sky in Talks to Acquire U.K. TV Giant ITV’s Media Unit in Deal Valuing it at $2.1 Billion
The ITV Studios production arm would not be part of the possible transaction.
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BusinessDisney-YouTube TV Standoff Seems to Be Hurting ABC’s Ratings
Both ‘Monday Night Football’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ came in lower than usual in their first airings after Disney networks went dark on the service.
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BusinessBob Iger Has Some Advice For His Successors
The Disney CEO reflected on his time running the company, and gave some guidance for whomever follows him, on the latest episode of the podcast 'The Rest is History.'
By Alex Weprin
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Inside The New York Times’ Vertical Video Strategy
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