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Locality, Deben unify local TV ad buys through Collective platform
The new platform combines local broadcast, cable and streaming inventory into a single audience-first, data-driven workflow for national advertisers.
Fox One sign-ups exceeding expectations, CEO says
Fox One is performing well in its first two weeks on the market, Fox's CEO said at a conference this week.
Netflix strikes advertising partnership with Amazon
Amazon and Netflix are joining forces in a new advertising partnership that will bring the streaming giant’s ad inventory to Amazon’s demand-side platform.
NPR names former CNN executive Thomas Evans to editor-in-chief role
NPR has appointed veteran journalist Thomas Evans as its next editor-in-chief, tapping the longtime CNN executive to lead its global newsroom.
Dish Network, Sling TV to offer subscription bundles via Bango
The pact involves Bango's Digital Vending Machine, which allows for direct subscription purchases and unique bundles.
Comcast Internet outage in California blamed on car crash
Thousands of Comcast customers in California lost access to their Xfinity Internet service due to a public safety incident on Wednesday.
EverPass Media strikes distribution deal with ESPN Plus
Exclusive live sports and competitions from ESPN Plus will be offered to bars, restaurants and other public venues that subscribe to EverPass.
CBS, Fox report strong ratings for week 1 of 2025 NFL season
CBS was the clear winner of the week, though Fox pulled in a strong TV audience of its own with a single game on its broadcast network.
Activist, podcaster Charlie Kirk fatally shot during event in Utah
The political activist and social media influencer who hosts one of the most-popular podcasts on the Internet was shot in the neck during a public event at a college in Utah on Wednesday.
Trump signs order to reign in prescription drug ads on TV
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive action aimed at strengthening federal oversight of prescription drug advertising, directing regulators to tighten disclosure rules and step up enforcement against misleading promotions.
Spotify starts offering lossless, high-quality music streams
Spotify is rolling out lossless audio for premium users, offering 24-bit FLAC streaming in over 50 countries, with manual setup required on each device.
Lionsgate Collection lands on MyFree DirecTV
Shows like "Nurse Jackie," "Weeds" and "The Conners" are free to stream on the platform.