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NextGen TV backers set to demonstrate converter boxes at trade show
A group backing NextGen TV technology will showcase a handful of new converter boxes at a trade show in Nevada next week.
Parks Associates: Streamers want aggregated TV experience in single platform
Aggregated services like Philo boost engagement and ad attention by simplifying discovery and improving personalization.
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Report: NFL discussing five-game package with YouTube
The NFL is discussing a five-game package with YouTube, according to a report published on Thursday.
Samba TV hires Kelly Barrett from Comscore to lead product management
Kelly Barrett has left Comscore to become the new Senior Vice President of Product Management at Samba TV.
Spectrum launches free app for Google TV, Android TV devices
Charter has launched a new streaming television app that allows Spectrum TV subscribers to watch channels in their packages on devices powered by Google TV.
Netflix sees modest bump in revenue during Q1; Reed Hasting to leave board
Netflix saw a modest bump in revenue as the company's growth strategy like password-sharing crackdowns and building out its ad business continued to accelerate in Q1.
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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Fire TV sticks
The plaintiff claims Amazon deliberately used planned obsolescence, allowing older Fire TV devices to degrade until customers were forced to purchase newer models.
Sean McCabe returns to Cineverse as Chief Financial Officer
Cineverse has appointed Sean McCabe as Chief Financial Officer as the company deepens its push into ad tech and integrates recent acquisitions.
Network affiliates to FCC: Sports antitrust exemption should apply to broadcast TV only
Affiliates argue that streaming platforms' exclusive sports rights deals force fans to pay for games previously available free on broadcast TV and reduce networks' investment in local news.
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CBS CEO says late night deal with Byron Allen is “temporary”
The network made a one-year deal with Allen for "Comics Unleashed," but is still exploring ways to develop and distribute its own low-budget late night programming.
Cumulus gets court approval to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The restructuring will eliminate $592 million to $660 million in debt and reduce annual cash interest obligations by approximately $49 million through creditor control transfer.
Viant to acquire TVision Insights for $40 million
The combined platform will offer advertisers a unified view of campaign performance across linear and streaming TV, free from platform self-attribution bias.
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