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Every year, @Cablefax announces the CableFax 100 recognizing the top executives in media, broadband, and cable. This year, @DIRECTV is honored to have four of our leaders appear on this list. Congratulations to Bill Morrow, Amy Leifer, Rob Thun, and Vince Torres on the achievement, and thank you for your leadership.

DIRECTV is stepping into the future of entertainment by debuting on Meta Quest headsets and bringing live TV, sports, movies and on-demand favorites into a virtual reality experience. As the first MVPD to launch on the @MetaQuestVR headsets, @DIRECTV is expanding how—and where—people watch TV. Instead of being tied to a traditional screen, viewers can step into a virtual space and enjoy their favorite content in a more immersive way. direc.tv/MetaQuest

DIRECTV is enhancing the Satellite customer experience for millions of customers by introducing a structured Series Info Page and extending new templates for Episodes and Movies. This will make it easier to browse seasons, find the right content from the menu, guide, or search, and launch right back into your favorite shows.

DIRECTV’s new advertising campaign, Breadth of Sports, is shining a spotlight on the expansive Spanish-language sports offerings available with MiEspañol®. @marccrosas, former Spanish professional footballer and TUDN analyst, joins @DIRECTV brand ambassador @AdamariLopez to showcase DIRECTV’s broad lineup of sports, leagues and moments, all available in Spanish through one streamlined experience. More on the Breadth of Sports campaign: spr.ly/6014B6hoKi

DIRECTV and San Diego FC announced the expansion of DIRECTV’s award-winning “Goals for Good” program. As the Club’s official jersey partner, DIRECTV will donate $250 to the Bob Woodruff Foundation (@bwforg) for every goal scored by @sandiegofc during the 2026 @MLS regular season, up to $25,000. The initiative is part of DIRECTV’s evolving approach to sponsorships, leveraging the power of live sports moments to drive sustained community impact across its portfolio. Read more here: spr.ly/6017B6xhkL

We have good news, @Braves fans. The Atlanta Braves and @DIRECTV just announced a multiyear distribution agreement to provide BravesVision. It will be available starting today on DIRECTV streaming and satellite lineups on channel 645, and on U-verse HD channel 1730. spr.ly/6013B6gCAJ

DIRECTV today announced a new agreement that delivers nine new channels for MLB teams. Fans of the @CincinnatiReds, @tigers, @Royals, @Marlins, @Brewers, @Mariners, @Cardinals, @RaysBaseball, and @Nationals now have uninterrupted access to their local games in each club’s home territory. Today’s announcement also enables DIRECTV streaming customers to add MLB.TV to watch out-of-market regular-season games from all 30 teams. direc.tv/MLBOnTheMove20…

As part of a 16-channel rollout with @wbd, four new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels have been added to the MyFreeDIRECTV lineup. Read more about the full MyFreeDIRECTV lineup here: direc.tv/MyFreeDIRECTVC…

Today, @DIRECTV has joined eight states in filing a federal antitrust lawsuit, alleging that the proposed merger between broadcast giants Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA violates the federal antitrust laws and would significantly harm consumers. Read more: direc.tv/NexstarTEGNA

Sports have always played an important role in bringing people together, and offering a dependable viewing experience in bars and restaurants is part of what keeps guests engaged and coming back. DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS® remains focused on supporting businesses with a consistent and reliable way to show live sports across all the TVs in a location. Our aim is to help you create an environment where fans can enjoy the games they come to see. Read our full statement to learn more about how we continue to support sports viewing for commercial establishments: dtv.biz/4uDwtPg #DIRECTVFORBUSINESS

Just in time for March Madness, the @DIRECTV app has begun rolling out Sports Central for iOS and Android, which includes a dedicated sports page and a new MyTeams carousel. This latest update also brings picture-in-picture to Android users.

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Last week, @CynopsisMedia recognized @DIRECTV with multiple awards, including Amy Leifer as part of the “TV Influence Awards,” recognizing her leadership as a trailblazer for DIRECTV Advertising. DIRECTV Genre Packs™ were also recognized as a co-winner of “Streaming Platform of the Year. #ConvergentTVAwards

D.C. Memo: @DIRECTV Claims Nexstar Needs to Provide @FCC with Economic Data Supporting @TEGNA Deal; The satellite TV operator says Nexstar withheld from FCC certain economic studies it provided the Justice Department. Nexstar had no comment |$NXST $TGNA buff.ly/9PYCKee

Throughout the 2026 regular season, @DIRECTV will donate $26 to @RMHGlobal Charities of the Triangle for every goal scored by the @DukeATHLETICS and @GoHeels men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. Read more about this community-focused initiative: direc.tv/GoalsForGoodDu…

@pcworld @DIRECTV Learn more about DIRECTV's Genre Packs™ here: direc.tv/GenrePacks

From @pcworld: YouTube TV's new genre plans are underwhelming compared to competitors like @DIRECTV, which bundles streaming services like Disney+ and HBO Max at lower prices. pcworld.com/article/306502…

DIRECTV customers can add an Apple TV subscription for $12.99/mo. to their account. Hundreds of Apple Originals, new hit shows, returning favorites, and must-see movies, all with no ads. Plus, all of Formula 1®, MLS, and Friday Night Baseball live. direc.tv/AppleTV

DIRECTV, in agreement with NBCUniversal, announced a comprehensive multi-platform content offering for NBCU’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. @DIRECTV customers will have access to NBCU’s extensive coverage of Olympic programming, including live competition sessions, on-demand content, and more hours of Olympic programming on the NBC broadcast network than any previous Winter Games. spr.ly/6017hysGx

Awards season is in full swing, and next up is the one and only @RecordingAcad GRAMMYs. Our latest Insider blog breaks down everything @DIRECTV customers need to know to watch the 68th Annual GRAMMYs live from the comfort of their own home. direc.tv/2026GRAMMYs