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Fox News remains top cable network during July, Nielsen data shows
Fox News Channel continued its dominance in television during July, outperforming all broadcast networks in prime-time, according to data from Nielsen.

Viant integrates IRIS.TV technology, reports into demand-side platform
Viant has integrated IRIS.TV’s content insights and pre-bid targeting into its DSP, enabling real-time CTV ad optimization based on contextual and emotional content performance.

AT&T revenue increases to $30 billion during Q2
The company added 401,000 postpaid wireless customers and logged less than 1 percent churn during the period.

Professional Bull Riding events coming to Nexstar’s CW Network
The CW will air Saturday and Sunday events; the network adds to a growing roster of PBR rights holders on broadcast and streaming TV.

Flora Kelly promoted to SVP, Research at ESPN
ESPN has promoted Flora Kelly to Senior Vice President of Research, expanding her role in audience measurement and strategy across all platforms.

DirecTV partners with Bob Woodruff Foundation to support military members, families
DirecTV is partnering with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to assist veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families through nationwide, community-based programs.

Innovid rolls out support for LinkedIn CTV ads
Clients can now purchase connected TV ad inventory within the Social Ads Manager.

Gracenote taps Ryan Moore to serve as Chief Business Officer
Moore will oversee all elements of Gracenote's global sales, marketing efforts and customer and partner experiences.

Nexstar promotes Dan Lanzano to President, National Ad Sales
Nexstar Media Group has promoted Dan Lanzano to the newly created role of President of National Advertising Sales, overseeing initiatives for the CW Network and NewsNation.

Breezeline parent Cogeco reports flat revenue during Q3
Cogeco reported flat revenue during Q3; the company is hoping to boost the stickiness of its broadband service with a new wireless offering.

SES finalizes Intelsat merger after FCC approval
SES and Intelsat have closed on their merger after receiving FCC approval to transfer radio spectrum licenses from one company to the other.
