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SmartNews’ local news feature now covers more than 6,000 U.S. cities
SmartNews, the news aggregation app that hit a unicorn valuation last year, has spent its time growing its local news…
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FX launches on Hulu, offering over 40 shows and originals
FX content is coming to Hulu . The company announced today the launch of a new FX hub on the…
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Stem is offering cash advances to help musicians stay independent
Stem, a startup that helps independent musicians get paid, is expanding with a new financing program called Scale. Co-founder and…
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Newlab and The Boston Globe team up to launch AI tools startup Applied XLabs
Applied XLabs is a new startup building tools that can automate data-gathering for journalists — and eventually, for knowledge workers…
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NBCU’s Peacock streaming service adds hundreds of hours of A&E shows
Peacock, NBCU’s upcoming streaming service, is expanding its unscripted lineup thanks to a new deal with A&E Networks. The licensing…
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Here’s what you need to know about Disney’s CEO reshuffle
Disney sent a shock wave through the media industry yesterday upon stock market closing, announcing the immediate shift of its…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger immediately steps down from CEO position
The Walt Disney Company announced this afternoon that Robert Iger, the company’s long-time CEO who ushered in the company’s lush…
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Comcast acquires free streaming service Xumo
Comcast has acquired Xumo, a free, ad-supported streaming service with more than 190 channels. The service has a complicated ownership…
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