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CBS debuts augmented-virtual reality studio in Texas
KTVT will use the studio for feature news reports and weather forecasts; it is the eighth AR/VR studio to launch in two years.
Fox News ratings soar during coverage of U.S. strikes on Iran
Fox News Channel delivered dominant ratings across television during its coverage of the U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities last Saturday.
Philo adds shopping channels QVC, HSN
Philo has inked a distribution agreement with QVC Group that involves its two flagship shopping channels.
Spectrum Reach links small businesses with Customer Data Match
Customer Data Match has helped power 800 successful traditional and connected TV ad campaigns for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Pac 12 to remain on CBS Sports through 2031
The Pac 12 Conference has renewed its agreement with Paramount Global and CBS Sports to serve as its TV broadcast partner for a few more years.
Louise Oliver appointed SVP, International Sales at Happy Accidents
The film and TV studio also announced a number of new broadcasting and content distribution deals across Europe and other territories.
XR: Most TV ads lack accessibility features like captions
The shortcoming means viewers with disabilities aren't engaging with brand messaging on TV.
Ampere: Amazon begins to increase ad load on Prime Video
Between April and June 2025, the volume of ads per hour on Amazon Prime Video increased by 53 percent, according to data released by Ampere on Thursday.
TVOT 2025: Rob Folliard, SVP of Government Relations, Gray Media
Gray Media's Senior Vice President of Government Relations Rob Folliard speaks with The Desk publisher Matthew Keys about local broadcasting's impact on the community, the industry's push for NextGen TV and parity with streaming services.
Tubi partners with YouTube creators on new digital shows
Tubi is expanding its streaming library by licensing content from popular YouTube creators, further integrating digital talent into its free, ad-supported platform.
Viewpoint: Injured journalists reveal press freedom threat in Trump’s America
The video of a Los Angeles police officer shooting a rubber bullet at Channel Nine reporter Lauren Tomasi is as shocking as it is revealing. In her live broadcast, Tomasi is standing to the side of a rank of police ... Read more
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Peter Greste
Fox News Digital logs 134.4 million multiplatform unique viewers in May
Fox News Digital recorded its second-best month ever in May, reaching 134.4 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors and posting year-over-year growth.