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Versant’s Fandango, Transmit partner on live sports advertising
The partnership allows advertisers to sponsor key moments during live matches without adding traditional commercial breaks.
Xperi revenue rises during Q3 as TiVo advertising business grows
TiVo One reached 6.8 million monthly active users, an increase of 40 percent from a year earlier, the company said.
EARNINGS REPORT
NBC Universal’s Bravo joins Philo streaming service
Bravo is available as a live channel today, with on-demand programming expected to follow.
TEGNA acquisition, political advertising boost Nexstar earnings in Q3
The company said a hold-separate order issued by a court in April over its merger with TEGNA prevented it from executing cost-savings moves.
EARNINGS REPORT
Longtime KOCO general manager Brent Hensley to retire
R. Brent Hensley, the longtime President and General Manager of Hearst Television's station in Oklahoma City, will retire at the end of 2026.
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Veteran Los Angeles news anchor Harold Greene dies at 82
Greene's death was announced by his daughter, Courtney Greene, in a social media post that was later confirmed by KABC itself.
Delta Air Lines launches subscription marketplace for SkyMiles members
SkyMiles users can redeem unused miles for access to subscriptions like Fox One, Paramount Plus and the New York Times, with other apps coming soon.
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Canva to lay off workers, require return to offices
Co-Founder and CEO Melanie Perkins said the restructuring follows the company's first significant slowdown in growth in a decade.
Sinclair raises earnings outlook amid record political ad spending during Q3
The company earned $437 million in overall advertising revenue, up 36 percent on account of a strong influx in political ad buys during Q3.
EARNINGS REPORT
Congressional Democrats likely to probe media mergers, antitrust scrutiny
Democratic lawmakers are preparing federal subpoenas in more than 200 possible probes, with some media-related transactions likely to draw scrutiny on antitrust grounds.
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Roku launches AI-powered advertising optimization tools
The streamer's newest advertising platform includes two tools: Roku Outcomes Amplify for household reach and Roku Outcomes Actions for advertiser-defined conversions.
Fred Jacobs to step down as President of Jacobs Media
The company will continue focusing on radio industry strategy, digital transformation and revenue development.
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