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BIA Advisory revises forecast, sees lower local ad spending in 2025
Media, healthcare and general services are among the industries that will see reduced ad spending budgets this year.
Samsung TV Plus gets AI-powered makeover
A new home screen interface includes personalized content recommendations, and Samsung has overhauled the navigation of its FAST platform.
Sinclair adds new affiliates for multicast networks
Sinclair is advancing its multicast networks strategy with new broadcast affiliates and a new national distribution deal with Mediacom, the broadcaster announced Wednesday.
C15 Studio launches MotoGP channel on streaming platforms
C15 Studio has launched a new FAST channel dedicated to Grand Prix motorcycle racing, the company announced this week.
OTT Studio partners with Amagi for monetization of CTV inventory
OTT Studio has selected Amagi Ads Plus as its exclusive monetization partner for CTV ad inventory across its FAST channels and streaming apps.
Ampere: Streamers pull back on orders for scripted TV series
Scripted TV orders fell 24 percent during the first half of the year as platforms cut spending and shifted strategies amid economic turbulence.
Morgan Murphy Media announces new C-suite executives
Chris Cornelius, Colin Benedict and Neal Oberg are taking on new roles with the Wisconsin-based broadcaster.
Sky Sports to offer multiview during Sunday soccer matches
Sky Sports will air more than 215 Premier League matches this season and launch a multiview feature covering key moments from every game.
Spectrum Reach partners with TVBeat to bring programmatic ads to linear channels
Ad buyers will have automation, targeting and measurement capabilities on linear channels just as they have on connected TV platforms and apps, the companies affirmed.
ESPN, Foxtel renew Australian sports broadcast pact
Foxtel and ESPN have renewed their decades-long distribution agreement that now includes offering ESPN's programming to businesses in Australia.
Sinclair sells streaming app NewsOn to rival Zeam
Sinclair, Inc. has sold its streaming news app NewsOn to rival platform Zeam, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Sling TV tries to court sports pirates with $5 day pass
Sling TV is hoping to win over sports fans with a new low-cost offering that unlocks access to ESPN and a few other sports channels for a short period of time.