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Audacy pulls app from Roku devices, channel store
Audacy has officially retired its smart TV app for Roku devices, fulfilling a promise made earlier this year to pull the app from the streaming platform.
MBC Group to bundle Netflix, Shahid within MBC Now app in Middle East
Last year, executives at Netflix said they weren't interested in offering their app through domestic streaming bundles. Overseas, where competition is toughter, the company has embraced bundles as a way to scale their service.
Tablo suffers serious outage affecting new and legacy devices
The company blamed the issue on problems at its data centers, and reaffirmed its promise that an offline mode is coming.
WBD reveals new names for cable networks business, film studio
The spin-off is expected to be finalized in the near future, with the cable networks company owning equity in the film and streaming business.
Samsung TV Plus leans into creators as platform expands FAST channels
Samsung is taking the next step in the evolution of its free streaming TV platform by leaning into top digital creators and delivering their video content through dedicated channels.
Radial Entertainment announces new executives
Radial has appointed senior executives from FilmRise and Shout Studios to key leadership roles as it scales operations and pursues global growth across its entertainment and content distribution businesses.
Kumail Nanjiani, Rob Mac the new faces of DirecTV
DirecTV's new ad spots feature Kumail Nanjiani and Rob Mac, who highlight the streaming and satellite platform's transformation into an aggregate platform for live TV and on-demand video apps.
Viant integrates IRIS.TV technology, reports into demand-side platform
Viant has integrated IRIS.TV’s content insights and pre-bid targeting into its DSP, enabling real-time CTV ad optimization based on contextual and emotional content performance.
eMarketer: Connected TV, phones dominate digital media use in U.S.
U.S. digital media use will hit 8.6 hours daily in 2025, driven by CTV and video growth, as AI and mobile apps reshape advertising strategies, according to a new report.
Paramount says Skydance Media merger will close on August 7
Paramount Global says its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media will close on August 7, subject to customary closing conditions.
Charter to integrate BET Plus, Discovery Plus into Spectrum TV packages
Charter will include access to more network-backed apps like Discovery Plus and ESPN Unlimited within its Spectrum TV Select package by the end of the year.
Charter reports flat revenue during Q2; broadband, video churn continues
Charter continued to experience broadband and video churn during Q2, but an uptick in mobile lines helped the company maintain flat revenue on a year-over basis.
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