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FreeCast launches streaming app on Roku devices
FreeCast has brought its connected TV app to Roku devices, the company announced this week.
Optimum reaches milestone of serving 500,000 fiber Internet customers
Altice USA says its 500,000th residential customer activated broadband Internet service on its pure fiber network this month.
PubMatic partners with Xumo on programmatic advertising
PubMatic says its clients will have direct access to digital ad inventory through Xumo, Xumo Enterprise and Xumo Play.
Fox renews distribution deal with Disney’s Hulu
Fox will continue offering its prime-time shows through Disney's streaming service Hulu for a few more years.
Hearst promotes David Callahan to corporate broadcast IT role
Hearst Television has promoted David Callahan to serve as the Director of Broadcast Information Technology (I.T.) for the co
Mediaocean to buy Innovid for $500 million
Two major names in the connected television advertising space are joining forces.
Sling TV to raise prices, adds Pac-Mac and other arcade titles
Dish Network's streaming TV service Sling TV will raise the price of its service for the first time in nearly two years.
Comscore gets patent for person-level viewership solution
Comscore has been awarded a patent for its Personifying Viewership Data solution, the company announced this week.
TV5 Monde launches first FAST channel on Sling Freestream
TV5 Monde and Sling TV have deepened their partnership with the launch of a new FAST channel called TV5 Monde Voyage.
The Trade Desk confirms development of streaming TV OS
After months of leaks and speculation, The Trade Desk confirms it will participate in the streaming platform wars.
Sean Hannity to host Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards Ceremony in December
Fox News Media will produce the sixth-annual Fox Nation Patriot Awards Ceremony on Thursday, December 5.
Philo adds new free streaming channels, including WBD FAST networks
Philo has incorporated a new round of FAST channels into its service, including 11 from Warner Bros Discovery.