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IAB Tech Lab releases CTV Ad Portfolio, updates programmatic guidance
IAB Tech Lab on Thursday released a new Connected TV Ad Portfolio and an updated Guide to Programmatic CTV as the industry moves to standardize emerging ad formats across streaming platforms.
Verizon faces loss of Mission Broadcasting channels
A group representing some of the nation's largest pay television companies is sounding the whistle on a potential programming-related dispute between Verizon and Mission Broadcasting.
Viewpoint: Netflix’s acquisition of WBD rooted into “Big 3” playbook
When it comes to major U.S. industries, three tends to be the magic number.
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Prime Video sets Thursday Night Football record with Lions-Cowboys game
Amazon set a viewership record for its Thursday Night Football telecast between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, which drew nearly 20 million sports fans.
LG Channels adds two new Stingray music channels
Smart television maker LG has added two new Stingray music channels to its streaming service LG Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Stingray launches new music channels on Amazon Prime Video
Stingray says it has inked a new deal with Amazon that will see several of its own channels offered through Prime Video for free.
Ross Video restructures commercial, technical teams with eye toward growing South Asian business
Ross Video expanded and restructured its SAARC commercial and technical teams to improve customer coverage and support.
CNBC to roll out new logo on December 13
Versant has lifted the curtain on a new logo for its business affairs network CNBC that moves away from the branding of NBC Universal while committing itself to a digital-first future.
Versant to launch MS NOW subscription service with live news, events
Versant will launch the progressive equivalent of Fox Nation next summer, just in time for the midterm election.
Paramount’s Ananey Studios, Fawesome strike content distribution partnership
Future Today will stream three Ananey Studios titles — “The Malevolent Bride,” “Rising” and “Remnants” — on its free Fawesome platform.
DIRECTV offers free movie networks, Spotify Premium during holidays
DIRECTV is offering new and existing customers a number of perks and freebies during the holiday season.
Ex-Paramount streaming exec Jeff Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment
Oaktree Capital Management has appointed streaming industry veteran Jeff Shultz to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of its global media venture Radial Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday.