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Comcast Advertising hires MLB exec to lead global marketing and insights
Comcast Advertising has hired former Major League Baseball's global head of marketing to serve in a similar role for their firm.
Rumor mill again swirls around unlikely Dish-DirecTV merger
Officials at Dish Network and DirecTV are downplaying reports of a possible merger of the two satellite television platforms.
Daniel Alegre succeeds Wade Davis as CEO of Televisa-Univision
Televisa-Univision says it has appointed Daniel Alegre to the role of chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Comcast launches new FAST service The Network for original shows
Comcast has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel called The Network, which the company will use to distribute new original series to Xfinity customers and Xumo TV users.
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Comcast (press release)
Frndly TV adds Ion Plus to streaming service, Craftsy TV coming soon
Frndly TV is adding two more channels to its line-up of more than 50 linear TV networks.
KCNC Denver GM Tim Wieland to oversee KCBS, KCAL Los Angeles
CBS News and Stations will saddle the general manager of its Denver-based TV station with the same job duties in Los Angeles
DirecTV will carry Chicago Sports Network in October
DirecTV is the first pay television provider to announce its intention to distribute the Chicago Sports Network when it launches in October.
Donald Trump to appear on Fox News late night show “Gutfeld!”
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to appear on the Fox News Channel's late night talk program "Gutfeld!" on Wednesday.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announces retirement
Wojnarowski is leaving the media industry to become the GM of the men's basketball team at his alma mater.
Roku launches self-service performance platform Ads Manager
Roku has unveiled its new platform Roku Ads Manager, a direct self-service solution designed to help connected TV advertising performance.
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Roku (press release)
WBD’s streamer Max lands on VIDAA smart TVs
VIDAA is bringing Max to more than 60 countries through a new partnership with Warner Bros Discovery.
TEGNA COO of Media Lynn Beall to leave company in 2025
Beall is the latest high-level executive to announce their departure from the TV broadcaster.