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StreamTV Show expands 2026 program with YouTube, Starz, Sony keynotes
Questex's StreamTV Show has expanded its 2026 conference lineup, adding new keynote speakers from YouTube, Starz and Sony Pictures Television as the event prepares for what organizers say will be its largest gathering to date.
AMC brings free “Walking Dead” marathon stream to United Kingdom
The launch of the AMC Walking Dead Universe streaming channel marks the sixth FAST channel that will be available to British streamers.
Teen who stormed court during NBA Finals Game 1 faces charges, gets lifetime arena ban
The teen, who wasn't named because of his age, faces criminal trespass charges and will be banned from all NBA arenas for life.
Nielsen: Linear radio continues to dominate digital audio space
Linear radio maintained or grew share across most demographics, highlighting its resilience in a fragmented audio market, Nielsen's report showed.
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BFBS taps Synamedia to develop new global media platform
BFBS, a provider of British TV and radio programming to military members and families stationed overseas, has picked Synamedia to develop a new global media portal.
Synamedia sells video network business to Lumine Group
Synamedia is selling its video network business to Lumine Group, the companies announced this week.
LG brings iHeartMedia stations to free streaming radio platform
The agreement brings more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only music channels and iHeartMedia's extensive podcast catalog to LG Radio Plus.
Crunchyroll to be honored as “Brand of the Year” at StreamTV Marketers Summit
Crunchyroll will be honored as Brand of the Year at the inaugural StreamTV Marketers Summit, part of Questex’s StreamTV Show 2026 in Denver.
Fox News extends YouTube and social media lead in May
Fox News continued its YouTube viewership streak for 2026, logging 338.8 million video views on the social platform.
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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.