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Google brings photo remixing, YouTube Shorts to Google TV platform
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Google TV platform with a slate of new features that emphasize personalization and generative AI capabilities.
HMPG to debut “The Champion’s Edge” on ABC stations
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is expanding its educational and informational (E/I) programming slate with the launch of a new show called "The Champion's Edge."
Roku says memory shortage could improve OS business
More TV manufacturers may adopt Roku OS as costs of core components like memory and storage remain high, executives told investors this week.
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Five states added to antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar over TEGNA deal
Kansas, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Vermont have joined eight other states in seeking to block Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA on antitrust grounds.
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Nexstar reaches deal with Ohio AG to acquire TEGNA stations
A Memorandum of Understanding allows Nexstar to eventually acquire two TEGNA stations in Ohio; the company can break the agreement based on fluctuating economic conditions.
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Sinclair notes stronger political ad buys in Q1 as midterm budgets open
Sinclair reported a boost in Q1 revenue, driven largely by high sports viewership on its local TV stations that brought in sizable ad revenue.
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Roku grows platform revenue to $1.13 billion during Q1
Roku kicked off the first three months of the year with a solid start, with the streaming company growing its subscription and advertising revenue to earn more than $1 billion during Q1.
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Sheldon Ingram to retire from Hearst’s WTAE to pursue acting career
General assignment reporter Sheldon Ingram is turning in the microphone at Hearst-owned WTAE to pursue an acting career full time.
YouTube grows Q1 ad revenue to $9.9 billion
YouTube's growth was fueled by stronger advertising spend and a higher uptake in premium subscriptions across its streaming ecosystem.
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NAB criticizes FCC for calling in ABC television licenses early
In a statement, NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt warned the move could set a precedent that creates uncertainty and instability across the broadcast industry.
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CW Network strikes content distribution pacts with ESPN, Roku
The CW Network will offer its shows through The Roku Channel and live sports through ESPN Unlimited this year.
Televisa-Univision faces pressure from sports on rival networks
Pressure in the traditional TV ad business will grow as rival networks air premium sports events this summer, executives warned.
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