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Lionsgate shareholders approve split from Starz
Lionsgate has received shareholder approval to separate its studio and Starz businesses, creating two independent publicly traded companies.
Brightline introduces new AI engine for connected TV ads
Brightline has announced the launch of DynamicAI, a next-generation AI learning engine built to optimize the performance of engageable CTV ads in real time.
Cumulus to stop trading shares on NASDAQ in May
Cumulus Media will stop trading shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange in May, and will trade exclusively through the over-the-counter market.
YouTube TV to add more-custom multiview options
YouTube TV will launch a new app experience in the coming weeks that will allow streamers to build custom multiview experiences beyond what is available today.
AT&T exec warns tariffs could cause phone prices to increase
AT&T reported Q1 income that was in line with Wall Street expectations, but executive warned that tariffs and trade wars will have some customers paying more.
Roku unveils new streaming experience, including portable sticks
Roku has announced two new streaming sticks and a new overall experience that is aimed at making it easier to find familiar shows and new content to watch.
Reporter fired by Nexstar’s The Hill had prior performance issues
The journalist, Olafimihan Oshin, faced internal scrutiny for factual inaccuracies in articles well before a company owned by President Trump sued The Hill over one of his stories.
Frndly TV adds Reelz to low-cost streaming service
Fans of "On Patrol: Live" and similar shows have a new way to watch all the action on the cable network Reelz.
DOJ launches probe into Fubo-Disney pay TV merger
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Fubo and Disney's plan to merge their pay TV businesess violate antitrust rules.
Viant-acquired Lockr adds five identity solutions
Lockr, by Viant, today announced a significant expansion of its audience integration management platform with the addition of several top-tier identity solutions.
Judge approves injunction that reinstates Voice of America funding
A federal judge has approved a preliminary injunction that requires USAGM to reinstate fired Voice of America employees and provide funding to the broadcaster once again.
Apple will modify iPhone 16 claims following ad board decision
Apple has agreed to modify certain ads and promos for its iPhones and other devices that have Apple Intelligence features.