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Parks: Roku, Samsung are dominate connected TV platforms in U.S. homes
Control of the operating system remains a primary battleground for ad revenue, as hardware giants use their reach to scale proprietary FAST services.
FUTURE OF VIDEO
Nexstar files appeal after judge blocks TEGNA deal through injunction
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook maintains that scale is vital to fight tech giants for ad dollars, even as the plaintiffs argue the deal will gut local broadcast competition.
AT&T customers flock to wireless, Internet bundles during Q1
AT&T reported a modest growth in revenue during Q1 as customers took advantage of bundled wireless and home Internet offerings.
EARNINGS REPORT
Oklahoma TV photographer arrested in hidden camera probe
A television photojournalist for a local news outlet in Oklahoma has been arrested on suspicion of secretly filming people inside the TV station's changing area.
Get After It Media to consolidate two multicast networks
Get After It Media is consolidating two of its multicast networks as the company works to revamp its multi-platform distribution strategy.
FCC Media Bureau launches probe into TV ratings system
The FCC is reviewing whether the TV ratings system still helps parents make informed viewing decisions.
Comcast moves to flat pricing for Xfinity Mobile service
The company has eliminated discounts for multiple Xfinity Mobile lines, but increased premium data and hotspot perks for customers.
Report: Deutsche Telekom weighs full takeover of T-Mobile U.S.
Deutsche Telekom is considering the formation of a new holding company that would acquire it and T-Mobile U.S. through stock purchases, according to a report.
Comscore renews measurement agreements with local TV broadcasters
The E. W. Scripps Company, Sinclair and Hubbard Broadcasting are among the local TV station groups to renew their contracts with the measurement firm.
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Gray Media accuses Dish of violating retransmission consent rules
The complaint alleges Dish provided a local CBS affiliate owned by Gray Media to at least one hotel through a business-to-business service.
CARRIAGE DISPUTE
IAB Tech Lab forms council to improve programmatic ad standards, transparency
The group will address auction transparency, data standards and transaction integrity amid growing programmatic ad spending.
CBS launches virtual reality weather studio in Detroit
WWJ-TV is the 11th CBS-owned station to debut an augmented-virtual reality TV studio for its news and weather forecasts.