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T-Mobile shares slip after weak phone additions during Q1
T-Mobile saw fewer net phone additions during the first quarter of 2025, owed to increasing pressure from wireless rivals.
Nexxen announces AI-powered advertising tools through “NexAI” product suite
Nexxen has announced the launch of new AI-powered features through its "nexAI" product set.
YouTube grabs $8.93 billion in ad revenue during Q1
The video streaming platform earned nearly 10 percent of Alphabet's overall revenue during the first three months of the year.
Televisa-Univision sees lower revenue amid ad woes in Q1
Televisa-Univision reported a challenging first quarter of 2025 as declines in advertising and slower growth in its streaming platform ViX dragged down overall performance.
Comcast logs $29.9 billion in Q1 revenue
Gains in the company's studio business and Peacock offset slight broadband subscriber declines during the first three months of the year.
Lionsgate shareholders approve split from Starz
Lionsgate has received shareholder approval to separate its studio and Starz businesses, creating two independent publicly traded companies.
Brightline introduces new AI engine for connected TV ads
Brightline has announced the launch of DynamicAI, a next-generation AI learning engine built to optimize the performance of engageable CTV ads in real time.
Frndly TV adds Reelz to low-cost streaming service
Fans of "On Patrol: Live" and similar shows have a new way to watch all the action on the cable network Reelz.
Viant-acquired Lockr adds five identity solutions
Lockr, by Viant, today announced a significant expansion of its audience integration management platform with the addition of several top-tier identity solutions.
Nexstar honors “Remarkable Woman of the Year” on CW Network
Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman, founder of the Time for Change Foundation, has been named the “2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year.”
T-Mobile introduces new postpaid plans with price-lock guarantee
Wireless provider T-Mobile has introduced new post-paid plans with lower costs, added features and a new five-year price-lock guarantee.
Spectrum promotes Chris Fulton to SVP, Business Customer Ops & Experience
Charter Communications has promoted Chris Fulton to serve as its Senior Vice President of Business Customer Operations and Experience for Spectrum