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Verizon offering free Vix Premium to wireless, home Internet customers
Eligible Verizon subscribers can score a 12-month subscription to the leading Spanish-language streaming service.
Fox grabs rights to IndyCar Series races, starting in 2025
Fox Sports has entered into a multi-year agreement to broadcast IndyCar Series races, starting in 2025.
Roku, Fandango partner on connected TV advertising
The partnership will allow theatrical advertisers to see the effectiveness of Roku campaigns against ticket sales.
Philo integrates AMC Plus into core programming package
Budget-friendly streaming pay television service Philo has integrated AMC Plus into its core programming package.
Mexico telecom magnate Carlos Slim takes position in BT
Carlos Slim made his billions as the overseer of Mexico's largest commercial telecom service providers. Now, Slim has acquired a minority stake in Britain's largest telecom, BT Group.
Judicial panel consolidates lawsuits against AT&T over data breaches
The class-action lawsuits were filed after AT&T disclosed a data breach impacting more than 70 million current and former customers.
iSpot partners with LinkedIn to improve connected TV campaign effectiveness
iSpot will help LinkedIn measure the effectiveness of campaigns targeting business-to-business customers on connected TV platforms.
Fox to utilize Comcast’s FreeWheel for dynamic ads during college football games
Fox has tapped Comcast's ad tech solution FreeWheel for dynamic campaigns that will air during college football games.
Roku launches streaming-first advertising platform Roku Exchange
Roku Exchange aims to connect digital ad inventory with demand from buyers through a streaming-first platform.
BBC will offer some Wimbledon matches in Ultra HD
The BBC has affirmed plans to offer a handful of live events from the Wimbledon Championships in ultra high-definition.
Front Office Sports: Leaving Caitlin Clark off Team USA is snub for NBC
After recording the lowest-ever prime-time ratings for Olympics in 2021, NBC was hoping Caitlin Clark would help boost ratings this year — something that is unlikely to happen after Team USA decided to leave the basketball prodigy off their roster.
Comscore: The Roku Channel is top FAST platform in viewing hours
The Roku Channel is used by 1 out of every 4 streaming households, according to new data released by Comscore on Wednesday.