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IAB Tech Lab updates AI advertising framework with AAMP 2.3
The update is designed to make AI agents more practical for use in real advertising operations, including planning, buying, selling and optimization.
FCC reviewing recent affiliation swap announcement, Chairman Carr says
The FCC generally cannot interfere in broadcast-related transactions involving network affiliation deals, but Carr is going to try anyway.
DIRECTV, EverPass sign deal to keep NFL Sunday Ticket in bars, restaurants
The deal allows DIRECTV to offer its business customers access to NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL RedZone through the 2026 football season.
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Law&Crime YouTube shows coming to Reelz
Three YouTube programs will head to Reelz through a prime-time distribution agreement, the companies said.
AMC channels coming to lower-priced YouTube TV packages
A new carriage deal with YouTube TV will allow the platform to offer AMC's channels in lower-priced packages and resell access to AMC Plus.
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Philo, Charter partnerships drive interest in AMC Plus, execs say
AMC Global Media has seen stronger interest, activations and engagement across AMC Plus and other streaming platforms thanks to its bundling arrangements with cable providers.
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SiriusXM plots turnaround through more sports, fewer discounts
SiriusXM is hoping sports fans will find its new plans attractive across programming and pricing; the company is easing off discounts to retain customers.
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AMC revenue dips as streaming growth offsets linear declines during Q2
AMC Global Media announced a five-year, $500 million Netflix licensing agreement covering all seven series and 371 episodes in “The Walking Dead” universe.
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William Shatner to appear on Weigel’s MeTV during Star Trek salute
Shatner will appear during a special presentation of "Toon In With Me" on September 8.
Disney urges FCC to toss petitions challenging ABC broadcast licenses
In a letter submitted to the FCC, Disney said some national advocacy groups have targeted its ABC broadcast network for purely political reasons.
Amazon winding down NBC Sports partnership for Thursday Night Football
The partnership will end at the conclusion of the 2026 football season, after which Amazon is expected to move game production in house.
MediaRadar expands partnership with VideoAmp, adds TV ratings data
The integration combines MediaRadar’s television advertising occurrence and spending data with VideoAmp’s national and local audience ratings.