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Plex, Amazon Fire TV Channels add music streams from Xite, Stingray
Starting this week, users of Amazon Fire TV Channels and Plex have more streaming music options thanks to individual partnerships with Xite and Stingray.
Viewpoint: MS NOW is an underwhelming, confusing cable news brand
In his latest column, Kirk Varner questions why brand consultants weren't advised, and notes this isn't the first time an NBC property went through a troublesome brand identity refresh.
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Kirk Varner
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Wurl appoints Dave Bernath as new Chief Executive Officer
Wurl has named Dave Bernath as CEO, succeeding Ron Gutman, the company announced on Thursday.
FreeCast integrates revenue-focused AI tools across streaming platform
FreeCast is betting on artificial intelligence to boost engagement and unlock new revenue streams for its global streaming platform.
Charter execs accused of downplaying loss of ACP on broadband subscribers
Charter is facing a shareholder lawsuit alleging it misled investors about broadband losses tied to the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program.
ESPN, WWE pact starting early with “Wrestlepalooza” in September
ESPN will become the exclusive U.S. home of WWE Premium Live Events beginning September 20 with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.
Newsmax make-up artist Renee Baldwin murdered
A 27-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of his mother, a long-time television make-up artist.
IPG Mediabrands and Acxiom launch contextual CTV ad solution with IRIS.TV
IPG Mediabrands and Acxiom are rolling out a new CTV advertising product aimed at delivering more-precise, privacy-first targeting for streaming audiences.
Estrella TV closes July with strong ratings across key demographics
Estrella TV finished the July ratings period with one of its strongest performances of the season, posting consistent growth in prime time.
Philo rolls out rare price increase for long-time customers
Philo is raising the price of its streaming pay TV package for some loyal customers who were grandfathered into cheaper plans over the years.
Viant, Wurl bring scene-level contextual targeting to CTV advertising
Through its partnerships with IRIS.TV and Wurl, Viant becomes the first DSP to deliver scene-level contextual targeting in connected TV.
E-mails: Nexstar, TEGNA CEOs announce $6.2 billion merger to employees
On Tuesday, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook and TEGNA CEO Mike Steib sent emails to their employees following the broadcasters' announcement of a $6.2 billion merger.