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Index Exchange, Gracenote partner on programmatic CTV integration
Index Exchange has become the first supply-side platform to integrate Gracenote’s contextual intelligence tools directly into its workflow, the companies announced Tuesday.
TiVo announces new measurement pact with HyphaMetrics
Xperi's connected television platform TiVo has announced a new partnership with HyphaMetrics aimed at advancing cross-platform media measurement.
The Desk receives “highly factual” rating from media watchdog
The Desk has received a prestigious, accredited rating for its straightforward approach to reporting on the business and influence of the media industry.
Fox News revamps weekend schedule, ends “MediaBuzz”
Fox News will launch new weekend shows starting Sept. 20, adding Kayleigh McEnany and Griff Jenkins to its lineup while ending Howie Kurtz’s “MediaBuzz.”
Canela Media unveils AI-powered host Diego
Canela Media has introduced Diego, an AI-generated virtual host designed to boost engagement to its streaming rewards program Club Canela.
Deepdub partners with Verbit on artificial intelligence-based dubbing
Deepdub has announced a new partnership with Verbit aimed at transforming the global content localization process through AI-driven dubbing.
Bitmovin, StreamShark partner on new enterprise video player
Bitmovin has struck a strategic partnership with StreamShark to deliver a new video player aimed at enterprises, broadcasters and video game publishers that need streaming at scale.
LG is bringing Xbox gaming, Zoom video conferences to cars
LG Electronics is bringing new features like Xbox gaming and Zoom video conferences to in-car entertainment and information systems.
Media Minute acquires Magnifi platform developer VideoVerse
Media Minute, the digital publishing venture behind Mental Floss, the Players Tribune and FanSided, has acquired AI-driven software company VideoVerse and its Magnify platform to help further accelerate its digital video business.
Synamedia brings AI-driven streaming and ad tech to IBC 2025
Synamedia will showcase AI-powered tools at IBC 2025, including updates to Synamedia Go, Quortex Play and dynamic ad insertion, plus the European debut of Quortex Switch and new ad and content discovery features.
Empower Ocean Media forms after merger between media agencies
Empower Media and Ocean Media merged to form Empower Ocean Media Group, the second-largest U.S. independent agency with $1.5 billion in billings.
CBS News picks Kim Harvey to lead “CBS Evening News”
CBS News has appointed Kim Harvey as the new executive producer of the “CBS Evening News,” the network announced Thursday.