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Nielsen expands Marketing Architects partnership to accelerate TV measurement data delivery
The integration combines Nielsen’s Media Data Engine with Marketing Architects’ Annika platform to improve campaign planning and analysis.
Nexstar expands ’30 Days of Giving’ by committing $300,000 to non-profits
Nexstar is doubling the size of its “30 Days of Giving” initiative as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
Comcast’s Sky exits Middle East news venture
Sky News is pulling out of its Middle East news venture launched with the United Arab Emirates more than a decade ago.
IAB Tech Lab releases guidelines to address AI crawlers, bots
The framework complements the CoMP API by outlining business strategies for controlling automated access to content.
Security researchers say Trump Mobile exposed customer data online
Trump Mobile accidentally exposed non-sensitive personal information of potentially thousands of customers who pre-ordered its flagship smartphone.
Ampere Analysis acquires PlumResearch, accepts investment from Goldenpeak
Goldenpeak’s investment in Ampere Analysis will fund expansion, including Ampere’s acquisition of PlumResearch.
TV groups to FCC: Current parental ratings system works fine
A consortium of industry groups have urged the FCC to maintain the existing parental ratings system for TV shows, saying the current model works fine.
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NewsNation launches new Chicago studio as part of podcast push
NewsNation is expanding its digital-first offerings with the launch of several new shows, plus the development of a digital-first studio in Chicago.
Roku adds Fox One to subscription platform ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
Roku has added Fox One to its premium subscription marketplace available through The Roku Channel app; the service costs $20 per month.
Google says Chromecast support will continue after erroneous reports claim otherwise
Google will continue supporting its Chromecast devices with security updates, despite a support page indicating otherwise.
Judge postpones settlement conference in Nexstar defamation lawsuit
A federal judge postponed a pre-trial conference scheduled for mid-July after one of the parties suing Nexstar expressed a desire to go on vacation.
StreamTV Show announces agenda for TVREV Summit
Questex, the information provider behind StreamTV Insider and the StreamTV Show, has unveiled the agenda for Alan Wolk's TVREV Summit that will be held at this year's conference in June.