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TEGNA reinforces local news commitment with new streaming newscasts
Local television broadcast TEGNA is launching new, two-hour newscasts on nearly three dozen local TV stations this month.
Winners announced for 2025 Interactive TV of Tomorrow Leadership Awards
The organizers of the annual TV of Tomorrow Show (TVOT) have announced the winners of the 2025 Interactive TV of Tomorrow (ITVT) Leadership Awards.
Joyn inks “NCIS” distribution deal with Paramount Global
ProSieben Sat.1 and its streaming service Joyn have inked a distribution deal with Paramount Global for the rights to "NCIS."
Netflix partners with Yahoo DSP for programmatic ad buys
The partnership involves all 12 regions where Netflix offers its ad-supported tier of service.
Roku partners with Amazon Ads to increase CTV ad inventory
Roku and Amazon have announced an advertising partnership that will allow advertisers to reach 80 percent of the CTV device market in the United States.
Adobe introduces Express for Ads platform geared toward small businesses
Adobe has introduced a new self-serve ad platform that aims to make it easier for small businesses to launch campaigns on a number of third-party platforms.
LG Electronics rolls out new version of WebOS Hub
LG Electronics has rolled out a new version of its WebOS Hub, the connected TV operating system that LG licenses to third party device manufacturers.
IAB releases digital advertising invoice API specs for public comment
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) this week released its new Digital Advertising Invoice API Specifications for public comment.
FCC Commissioner Gomez meets with TV networks during West Coast trip
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez wrapped up a West Coast visit by meeting with leading TV industry executives.
Alhurra calls out USAGM over funding cuts
The Arabic-language satellite TV channel said the federal agency is "illegally withholding" Congressionally-approved funds for its broadcast operations.
Byron Allen settles advertising lawsuit against McDonald’s
Byron Allen has settled his year-long legal battle with McDonald's over its alleged refusal to advertise on Black-owned television channels.
Scripps will keep WNBA games under new multi-year agreement
Scripps Sports will continue to offer WNBA games for a few more years as part of a renewed partnership with the league announced on Friday.