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Fans fume at BBC's 'pointless and annoying' Winter Olympics broadcast decision
FANS watching Team GB's bid to win another gold medal at the Winter Olympics fumed about the BBC's decision to switch channels in the middle of the event. The broadcaster was showing the mixed skeleton event on BBC Two, where Matt Weston and Tabby…
'Hey, that's my voice!' Veteran broadcaster claims Google stole his voice for AI tool
Former NPR host David Greene is suing Google after accusing the tech giant of stealing his voice for use in one of its AI-powered tools. Greene, who presented NPR's Morning Edition for eight years until 2020 and now hosts the political podcast…
BAFTA winning BBC legend exits broadcaster after 37 years as tributes flood in
BBC legend Fergal Keane exited the corporation after 37 years working there The BBC's long standing foreign correspondent Fergal Keane is leaving the corporation after 37 years. The 65-year-old expressed his 'sadness' to be leaving in a short…
Eastern Cape Broadcasters See Responsible AI as Tool for Radio Growth
Radio broadcasters in South Africa's Eastern Cape say the responsible use of artificial intelligence could help grow audiences and make radio content more appealing, particularly to younger listeners. Their views come as broadcasters around the…
Japan's Streaming Market Hits $7.2 Billion as Netflix, Prime Video and U-Next Dominate, Report Finds
Japan ‘s premium video-on-demand sector achieved $7.2 billion in total revenue during 2025, marking a 15% year-over-year increase, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia. The growth reflects platforms' increasing reliance on…
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CTV Is the centrepiece of India's TV revolution in 2026
The story of television over the last few decades in India has been closely linked to a number of key cultural changes – on both technological and societal levels. As the exciting new entertainment centre, and at the time, also a major…
China's tech companies vie for attention on CCTV's festival gala
Chinese tech companies are competing to make their mark during the Spring Festival Gala presented by state-run broadcaster CCTV, a variety show and annual spectacle that provides a rare nationwide marketing opportunity, like the Super Bowl in the…
BEO Small Business Marketing Playbook: Part 3: Starting Simple
For many small business owners, the thought of building a marketing strategy can be daunting. Still, there are some easy-to-implement marketing steps many small business owners can take right now. Jason Hunter, the Director of Sales for Circle City…
Girona vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Barcelona make the short trip to Girona on Monday night looking to bounce back after enduring the worst defeat of the Hansi Flick era last time out against Atlético Madrid. On a night where nothing went right, Barcelona deservedly fell…
Why NBA All-Star Saturday looked so empty
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Where was everybody Saturday? The NBA's All-Star Saturday “night” festivities started at 2 p.m. local time, drawing little resemblance to years past. As NBC broadcast All-Star Weekend in its first year in a…
Exclusive | 'The Simpsons' showrunner on reaching 800 episodes - and its 'freaky' future predictions
Springfield is celebrating its octo-centennial. On Sunday, “The Simpsons” is hitting a major milestone, airing a landmark 800th episode (8 p.m. on Fox). “There was never a point where I went to bed thinking, ‘The show is…
BBC issue Winter Olympics apology for 'terrible' coverage of huge Team GB moment
BBC commentator John Hunt expressed his frustration at the broadcaster's camera work after viewers missed the crucial start of Matt Weston's gold medal -winning mixed team skeleton run. The Team GB athlete, competing alongside Tabitha Stoecker…
Daytona 500 live updates: NASCAR race time, how to watch and odds
After a busy offseason of news, the NASCAR season is here with the Daytona 500. The start of the race was moved up an hour because of expected rain in the area. Follow along for coverage from our NASCAR experts at The Athletic. Time: 1:30 p.m. ET…
Tomi Lahren Seemingly Joins Mar-a-Lago Face Trend as New Look Makes Her Unrecognizable
Tomi Lahren is famous for her ardent support of Donald Trump, but she is also getting quite the attention thanks to her looks. This time, many believe her views might have influenced her to adopt the Mar-a-Lago beauty trend, prominent within the…
The Future Of Local Television - And Why It Matters To You
Broadcast television is in the middle of an extraordinary transformation. Local broadcasters, who are fierce competitors in the market, have been voluntarily cooperating to pool limited spectrum resources to enable the future of television in the…
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