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Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 15th, 2026
The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…
Fox's $22B Roku acquisition aims to expand its reach into smart TVs, advertising
Fox Corporation has agreed to buy Roku Inc. for $160 per share, an approximate enterprise value of $22 billion, the firms announced today. The acquisition would unite Fox's broadcast channels, including Fox, Fox News, Fox Business, and FS1, as well…
Emma Hayes just showed in 70 seconds how the hated hydration break can be used smartly on TV
Everybody can see the hydration breaks for what they are, or at least for what they have quickly become; a chance for broadcasters to sell advertising during matches. It is a major alteration to the sport and one many will hope is ditched as soon…
8 must-watch TV shows this week including Channel 4 thriller and Netflix drama
TV enthusiasts have plenty of new content to watch this week from gripping dramas to addictive reality shows. With countless new and returning programmes arriving across streaming platforms and television channels every week, selecting what to…
World Cup 2026: How TV broadcast picks are made between BBC and ITV
Simon Casson BBC Sport senior journalist With so many World Cup matches to watch it can be hard to keep up with the schedule and whether a game is on the BBC or ITV. You might also have wondered how broadcasters agree which matches they get to show…
AICWA seeks high-level probe into the death of television actress Sanchita Ugale; industry body urges transparent investigation : Bollywood News
The death of television actress Sanchita Ugale has sparked widespread shock within the entertainment industry, with the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) now calling for a high-level investigation into the circumstances surrounding the…
Is Argentina v Algeria on TV? How to watch World Cup 2026 match
Argentina get their World Cup defence underway against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday night. Three and a half years after Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a glorious third World Cup triumph in Qatar, the South American side begin their 2026…
Fox wants to take over your TV - and the tech inside it
Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku will come with a trove of data about what you're watching. Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku will come with a trove of data about what you're watching. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming…
Fox is buying Roku in latest streaming TV consolidation deal. Stock prices fall for both companies
The streaming and media wars continue with yet another big acquisition: Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku for $22 billion. The two companies announced the deal before markets opened on Monday morning, with Fox saying it will pay $160 per share in a…
Say Goodbye to Disney Television As Major Rebranding Revealed
The House of Mouse is undergoing some rebranding with its small-screen content. This means that an official name change is happening for Disney, serving as the start of a new era. Per Deadline, the name Disney Branded Television is being changed to…
Ex BBC controller slams 'ridiculous' TV licence fee as they say 'it's not right'
Michael Grade was talking to the latest edition of the Radio Times Former BBC One Controller Michael Grade has declared the licence fee 'ridiculous' and is calling for it to be reduced. The seasoned television executive argues that the current…
Fox just made a $22 billion play for your TV screen by buying Roku
Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $160 per share, marking its largest digital expansion. The merger combines Fox's Tubi and The Roku Channel, positioning the unified entity behind only YouTube and Netflix…
I'm the president of Bacardi North America. Here's a day in my life, starting with 2 breakfasts and ending with TV and current affairs.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tony Latham, the 53-year-old President of Bacardi North America, based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'm from Australia, and I've worked in consumer goods at well-known…
World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA's discrimination monitor at the World Cup called Monday for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign. When the official broadcast of Germany's opening…
Last chance to catch Sky's £4.50 4K TV World Cup offer
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Football fans who want to upgrade their TV set-up for the World Cup have less than two days to do so if they want to take advantage of…
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