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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.
Accedo to demonstrate AI-powered orchestration platform at IBC
Accedo will debut its AI-powered orchestration tool Compose at IBC, helping streaming services adapt in real time.
Cleeng unveils accelerated subscription marketplace platform
Cleeng has launched Cleeng Pro, a subscription marketplace platform that can be deployed in less than an hour.
Comet Fest draws over 2 million to Sinclair multicast network
A tribute to the Jurassic Park film franchise by Sinclair's Comet earlier this month generated record audiences and year-over-year growth in key demographics.
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Multicast News
Viewpoint: At Netflix, can artificial intelligence and creativity mix?
Netflix is now using generative AI – but it risks leaving viewers and creatives behind
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Edward White