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Comcast launches new FAST service The Network for original shows
Comcast has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel called The Network, which the company will use to distribute new original series to Xfinity customers and Xumo TV users.
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Comcast (press release)
Roku launches self-service performance platform Ads Manager
Roku has unveiled its new platform Roku Ads Manager, a direct self-service solution designed to help connected TV advertising performance.
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Roku (press release)
Spectrum Reach announces collaboration with Amazon Ads
The partnership aims to help small businesses tap into more advertising inventory through Spectrum products.
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Charter Communications (press release)
Gray Media to distribute Missouri Valley Conference games
Gray Media has announced a multi-year agreement to produce and distribute Missouri Valley Conference college basketball games.
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Gray Media (press release)
Freewheel helps accelerate record-breaking streaming event for Olympic advertisers
FreeWheel served a record number of ads and programmatic impressions for a live event, enabling NBCUniversal to further open inventory to new advertisers.
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Comcast Advertising (press release)
NAB releases self-inspection guide for AM radio stations
The NAB has released a new self-inspection guide for AM radio stations, the third in a series of such guides for broadcasters.
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National Association of Broadcasters (press release)
Kate Riley named CEO of America’s Public Television Stations
Kate Riley has been named president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations
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APTS (press release)
Sinclair to debut 10th season of “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” on Sunday
Sinclair today announced "Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson" will return for its tenth season, beginning on September 8.
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Sinclair, Inc. (press release)
NAB launches initiative to support Hispanic voter turnout
Each Tuesday will feature targeted messaging to educate and empower Hispanic voters on critical election-related topics.
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National Association of Broadcasters (press release)
Fox News tops August ratings among cable news networks
FOX News Channel (FNC) finished the month of August as the most watched network in all of cable, according to Nielsen ratings.
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Fox News Media (press release)
Almin Karamehmedovic appointed to top spot at ABC News
Almin Karamehmedovic has been appointed to the role of president of Disney's ABC News, the network said this week.
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Walt Disney Company (press release)
WBD reveals commentators for Mountain West games on TNT Sports
TNT Sports has announced its commentator lineup ahead of its opening week of Mountain West football coverage.
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Warner Bros Discovery (press release)