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Gracenote: AI products frequently churn out erroneous TV, film information
The study highlights risks for streaming services using certain AI tools for content discovery; errors include mixing up similarly-named titles and inaccurate cast details.
Bango: Americans uncertain about World Cup streaming options
Sports fans in the U.S. are willing to purchase a new streaming app to watch live games from the FIFA World Cup tournament, but there is plenty of confusion about which apps to buy, according to data released by Bango.
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iHeartMedia’s corporate office in Texas listed for sale
The San Antonio office building that has served as iHeartMedia’s corporate headquarters for more than two decades has been listed for sale by its current owner.
Sinclair partners with Feeding America on fundraising, awareness campaign
The campaign is intended to raise awareness and money for food programs targeted at children who rely on school meals during the year and who face stronger food insecurity during the summer months.
TV operating systems emerge as next front in connected TV battleground
Smart TV operating systems from companies like Samsung, LG Electronics and Roku are becoming central hubs for advertising and data, while emergent platforms from V and TiVo are focusing on underserved international markets.
Bitmovin partners with Simplestream to bring services to TiVo OS
The solution is designed to reduce technical complexity, lower integration risk and deliver consistent playback experiences for viewers.
Paramount moving forward with plan to consolidate Pluto TV, Paramount Plus technical stack
The company is reorganizing its streaming teams under the auspices of consolidating its streaming platforms Pluto TV and Paramount Plus onto a single technical stack.
Optimum passes 700,000 mobile lines milestone
Optimum said the milestone proves that its wireless offerings are resonating with customers as the company works to build out "straightforward, cost-effective solutions."
NAB urges FCC to open AM radio band to more stations
The proposal would allow more broadcasters to apply for licenses in the extended AM radio ban, possibly supporting new community and foreign language outlets.
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FCC approves cable industry group’s request for router ban relief
The waiver, which lasts for one year, is intended to help NCTA member companies like Comcast and Charter continue to import wireless routers while addressing supply and component bottlenecks.
APTS criticizes Congress for failing to restore funding to educational TV initiative
The program, called Ready to Learn, was dependent upon grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which dried up last year.
Spectrum Reach integrates Anoki AI to further streaming ad transparency
The integration uses Anoki's ContextIQ to analyze live and on-demand content at the scene level, which improves transparency and brand stability, the companies said.