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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
ABC News channels return to SiriusXM
SiriusXM has inked a distribution agreement with the Walt Disney Company's ABC News for the distribution of two new channels on its streaming radio platform.
NextGen TV backers set to demonstrate converter boxes at trade show
A group backing NextGen TV technology will showcase a handful of new converter boxes at a trade show in Nevada next week.
Samba TV hires Kelly Barrett from Comscore to lead product management
Kelly Barrett has left Comscore to become the new Senior Vice President of Product Management at Samba TV.
Spectrum launches free app for Google TV, Android TV devices
Charter has launched a new streaming television app that allows Spectrum TV subscribers to watch channels in their packages on devices powered by Google TV.
CBS CEO says late night deal with Byron Allen is “temporary”
The network made a one-year deal with Allen for "Comics Unleashed," but is still exploring ways to develop and distribute its own low-budget late night programming.
Viant to acquire TVision Insights for $40 million
The combined platform will offer advertisers a unified view of campaign performance across linear and streaming TV, free from platform self-attribution bias.
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Scripps digital channels added to Local Now app
Scripps is now offering its digital and multicast networks through the free streaming app Local Now.
Scripps News hires NBC’s Jay Gray to serve as senior national correspondent
Scripps has hired long-time journalist Jay Gray to serve as a senior national correspondent for its streaming news channel Scripps News.
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LTN appoints new executives to support IP-based distribution growth
Both roles are aimed at supporting LTN’s strategic communications and accelerating adoption of its IP video distribution network.
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Nielsen appoints Roberto Ruiz as Head of Measurement Sciences
Roberto Ruiz has been named the new Head of Measurement Sciences at Nielsen, the company said in a statement on Monday.
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Sling TV launches “Essential” pack with ESPN, Disney Channel
The plan costs $20 per month and includes access to two ESPN network, the Disney Channel, MeTV and other networks.
Shudder lands streaming rights to “Tales from the Crypt”
Shudder will offer all seven seasons of "Tales from the Crypt" uncensored in May.
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