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Viewpoint: The Pentagon vs. the news media
The U.S. military's new press access policy is an attempt to undermine democracy and free expression.
By:
Amy Kristin Sanders
OPINION
Nexxen integrates content recognition data into Yahoo DSP
Nexxen has entered into a data licensing agreement with Yahoo that will integrate its automatic content recognition (ACR) audience segments into the Yahoo DSP, the companies announced this week.
Viewpoint: Is America ready for NextGen TV?
The new digital television broadcast standard comes with a number of improvements for viewers and the industry alike, but Kirk Varner wonders if the juice is worth the squeeze.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Fawesome licenses more Spanish-language content for FAST platforms
Fawesome has expanded its Spanish-language content through new licensing deals with major distributors including TV Azteca, Caracol, Cisneros and others.
Viamedia rebrands with emphasis on artificial intelligence
Viamedia has rebranded as Viamedia.ai, introducing a new artificial intelligence platform that combines traditional TV, connected TV and digital advertising into a single system.
Discount tickets still available for Future of Video conference
The annual event held by Parks Associates is offering readers of The Desk special pricing on in-person tickets.
DEAL
Early Bird discount pricing for TVOT New York City ends on Wednesday
Your chance to score a discounted ticket to the Television of Tomorrow Show (TVOT) in New York City is almost up.
Anne Campolongo returns to Cincinnati as meteorologist for WKRC
Anne Campolongo, a Cincinnati-area native and Emmy-winning meteorologist, is returning home to join the WKRC Weather Authority team this month.
Keagan Harsha named General Manager at KTVQ
The E.W. Scripps Company has appointed Keagan Harsha as General Manager and Senior Director of News at KTVQ, the CBS affiliate in Billings.
TiVo: Consumers crave simplicity as streaming app usage, costs increase
Streamers are shelling out more money for the privilege of spending time with television apps and services, with bundled streaming services and local programming emerging as major drivers of engagement.
Adam VerCammen to oversee revenue strategy at Nexstar’s The Hill
Nexstar Media Group has appointed Adam VerCammen as its Senior Vice President of Revenue at its political news brand The Hill, the company announced on Tuesday.
NewsNation continues ratings growth in September
Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation continued to post strong growth in ratings among overall and key demographic viewers in the month of September.