News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
ITN expands local TV programmatic platform with Comscore audience data integration
ITN says the move is part of a broader effort to modernize local television advertising through automation and programmatic workflows.
Stingray launches pop-up activations in Toronto, Vancouver tied to World Cup
Stingray is serving as BMO’s primary technology partner, overseeing software development, engineering, deployment and technical support.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Fox News hires Natalie Chuck from E. W. Scripps Denver outlet
The Fox News Channel has hired investigative journalist Natalie Chuck as a correspondent based in Los Angeles, expanding the network’s reporting team on the West Coast.
Channel 4 expands Google partnership with new audience-targeting marketplace
The broadcaster described the launch as part of a broader strategy to make its inventory easier to buy through programmatic channels.
Penske Media acquires remaining Vox Media brands
The company already owns publications like Rolling Stone, Variety, Deadline Hollywood and Billboard.
FreeCast adds Starlink Business products through reseller agreement
FreeCast will start selling Starlink Business services through a reseller arrangement with the space-based broadband Internet provider.
EDO expands outcomes measurement into gaming through Roblox partnership
Brands advertising on Roblox can now measure campaigns using the same benchmarks EDO applies to linear and streaming TV.
Former Nexstar Chief Legal Officer Rachel Morgan lands at Dave & Busters
Several weeks after departing Nexstar, the company's former Chief Legal Officer is reprising that role at Dave & Buster's.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Spectrum News launches new channel in Tennessee
The channel offers local headlines every 15 minutes and weather updates every 10 minutes.
Fox News Digital continues web traffic dominance in May
Fox News Digital remained the most-visited news brand online in May, leading all major competitors in digital audience, video views and engagement.
Sinclair’s One Media to host ATSC 3.0 event in Maryland
The annual symposium focuses on technological improvements and advancements in NextGen TV.
Spectrum awards $300,000 in new scholarships
The latest awards bring the total amount distributed through the Spectrum Scholars program to more than $2 million since the initiative began six years ago.