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FIFA says broadcasters lowballed bids for the Women's World Cup

Oct 21, 2022
With the popularity of the women's game soaring, FIFA has asked broadcasters to up their bids.
Above, the U.S. Women's Soccer team celebrates their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup win. This year, the federation has asked broadcasters to up their bids for broadcast rights after receiving lowball offers.
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Comcast looks to Sky for international expansion

Jul 19, 2018
Why the company is focused on Europe for growth.
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Let’s do the numbers: Vin Scully’s last six games

Sep 2, 2016
As the Hall of Fame announcer’s last season comes to a close, we take a look at some of his milestone figures.
Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully acknowledges applause from fans in front of wife Sandi Scully, and sons Kevin Scully and Todd Scully before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 

 
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BBC may ask older viewers to stump up

Jan 29, 2016
The cash-strapped broadcaster may ask older viewers to pay a TV tax from which they're exempt.
 The people stand outside the Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC in London, England. 
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Streaming vs. TV broadcast: The Game Awards

Dec 4, 2015
The second annual Game Awards streamed over the internet this week.

Gannett's print arm will fend for itself

Aug 5, 2014
The media giant is spinning off its digital and broadcast side and buying Cars.com.

For public good, not for profit.

Google TV versus the cable guy

Jul 17, 2013
Tech giants from Intel to Apple and Microsoft and Sony are pursuing a strategy to create an Internet cable service and now there’s news that Google is entering the fray.

Congress finds funds in the airwaves

Feb 17, 2012
Parts of the broadcast spectrum will be auctioned off to help cover the costs of the payroll tax cut and extended long-term unemployment benefits. Even a sliver of spectrum could bring a big chunk of cash.