Netflix strikes linear TV deal with TF1 Group in France
French subscribers of the streaming platform will have access to TF1’s linear TV channels and on-demand content, starting in 2026.
Year: 2025
Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to commissioner role at FCC
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s Republican nominee to fill a vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.
Viamedia appoints Robert Benoit as Chief Financial Officer
Benoit’s hiring comes weeks after Viamedia announced it was acquiring digital advertising company LocalFactor and realigning its executive leadership team with the same goal in mind.
NBC Universal local news exec Kevin Keeshan retiring
Kevin Keeshan, the Executive Vice President of News Editorial for NBC Universal Local, will retire at the end of June after a 47-year career in local journalism.
Weigel to debut western-themed multicast network West
Weigel will launch its 10th multicast network, West, later this year.
Dan Callahan promoted to SVP, Chief Revenue Officer at Spectrum Reach
Charter Communications has promoted Dan Callahan to serve as the Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of its advertising sales business Spectrum Reach.
Nielsen: Streaming platforms surpass traditional TV in May
Streaming video platforms surpassed the collective efforts of broadcast and cable television channels as the most-used medium for watching TV in May.
Bango Chief Marketing Officer Anil Malhotra to take new role
Malhotra and Frank Bury will not seek re-election to Bango’s Board of Directors at the end of the month, the company affirmed.
Disney’s DRAX forges partnership with Amazon DSP
Brands will be able to purchase Disney’s streaming inventory within Amazon’s demand-side platform.
Sky, Channel 4, ITV forge video advertising partnership
The three broadcasters will allow small- and medium-sized businesses, and eventually ad agencies, to launch one campaign across all their linear channels and platforms.
Trump Mobile launches with expensive wireless plan, flagship phone
President Trump’s commercial organization has launched a wireless phone offering with unlimited talk, text and data, as well as numerous fringe benefits.
Lionsgate to launch curated content channel on DirecTV
Lionsgate will offer its film and television content library through a new curated channel that will launch on DirecTV’s satellite and streaming platforms in the coming weeks