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Charter’s ShowSeeker combines with Innovar Solutions
ShowSeeker has combined with Innovar Solutions to unify ad operations and workflow tools for media companies across linear, streaming and connected TV inventory.
LG takes on Samsung Frame with Gallery smart TV
LG Electronics has expanded its lifestyle smart television line-up during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week.
LG refreshes smart TV lineup, debuts new “Wallpaper” OLED smart TV
The new models feature Hyper Radiant Color Technology, a more powerful Alpha 11 AI Processor and expanded AI personalization.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting disbands after Congress pulls funding
The decision has already triggered layoffs and budget crises across public radio and television stations.
Spectrum TV to offer some L.A. Lakers games via Apple Vision Pro
Spectrum and Apple will stream select 2026 Lakers games live in an immersive format on Apple Vision Pro, with replays and highlights available worldwide.
Newsmax urges FCC to deny Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The company warned the deal would increase retransmission fees and further concentrate power among local TV station owners.
Pearl TV launches program for affordable NextGen TV boxes
The initiative aims to reduce basic ATSC 3.0 converter box prices to around $60, down from current $200-plus devices.
Fox News, NBC end 2025 as top networks in prime-time
Fox News grew its prime-time audience year over year, while NBC saw double-digit declines in total viewers and key demos.
RATINGS
Netflix: Christmas Day NFL game is most-streamed in U.S.
The match-up averaged 27.5 million viewers and peaked at 30 million, according to Nielsen data cited by Netflix.
RATINGS
No settlement reached in news director’s lawsuit against Nexstar
Stanton Tang alleged wrongful termination and defamation tied to a memo criticizing Pride Month coverage at his former station.
EXCLUSIVE
James Holanda to lead Cable One as CEO in March
Holanda will succeed Julia M. Laulis, with CFO Todd M. Koetje serving as Interim CEO during the transition.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Fuse Media taps Karl Meyer to serve as Chief Revenue Officer
Fuse Media has named advanced advertising veteran Karl Meyer as Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth across CTV, FAST and linear platforms.
EXECUTIVE MOVES