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Disney sees increased revenue during Q1, despite losing Disney Plus subscribers
Lower subscriber figures at Disney Plus may be attributed to higher prices, less-compelling content and an increase in competition from other platforms.
FCC chair explores new rules to curb loud TV commercials
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is tired of loud commercials on broadcast and streaming TV, and is considering new rules to curb the practice.
Amazon reports ad revenue growth during Q4
NFL games on Prime Video grow viewership, but still lag behind peer broadcast networks.
Sky News journalist Kay Burley announces retirement
Kay Burley, one of the most-recognizable television journalists in the United Kingdom, is retiring from Sky News after 36 years.
Rogers announces skinny TV package bundled with Netflix
Rogers has announced a new skinny pay TV package that includes access to linear networks, FAST channels and Netflix.
Revry hires Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision
Revry has hired Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision to serve as its lead executive in charge of distribution and partnerships.
Parks: Cord-cutters choosing more ad-supported streaming platforms
More than half of Americans have ditched cable and satellite or never paid for it in the first place, according to Parks Associates.
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Forthcoming Sonos streaming video device likely an Android TV box
Sonos could release an Android TV streaming device that integrates The Trade Desk's technology and costs as much as $400.
Plex VP of Marketing Scott Hancock to depart company
After more than a decade at Plex, Scott Hancock is ready to take on new opportunities.
YouTube reaches $10 billion in ad revenue during Q4
Alphabet says YouTube topped $10 billion in ad earnings, propelling Google's ad business to $61 billion in revenue.
Ampere: Streamers to surpass broadcasters in content spending
Streaming platforms will surpass TV broadcasters in terms of global content spending for the first time this year, according to a projection from Ampere Analysis.
ITVT announces TV of Tomorrow Show 2025 in San Francisco
ITVT has announced the next installment of its prestigious industry conference TVOT Show, scheduled to take place this summer in San Francisco.