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Viamedia rebrands with emphasis on artificial intelligence
Viamedia has rebranded as Viamedia.ai, introducing a new artificial intelligence platform that combines traditional TV, connected TV and digital advertising into a single system.
ESPN: Pat McAfee Show grabs 1 billion views on socials in September
ESPN says its simulcast of "The Pat McAfee Show" helped the topical sports program earn more than 1 billion social media views in September.
Freely adding new channels from Hearst, Bloomberg, AMC Networks
Everyone TV, the joint venture backed by the United Kingdom's four public service broadcasters, is partnering with other content providers to launch new channels on its Freely platform.
Roku launches connected TV ad platform in Brazil
Roku has launched a new connected TV advertising marketplace in Brazil, marking the company's latest international expansion as it seeks to capitalize on that country’s booming streaming audience.
Free Live Sports, TiVo bringing free sports channels to smart TVs, cars
Free Live Sports will roll out 45 free ad-supported sports channels on devices powered by TiVo, including smart TVs and the DTS AutoStage Video Service available in select BMW vehicles
DIRECTV, Glance partner on artificial intelligence ad, data features
The features will include personalized marketing experiences and data-driven information like weather forecasts and sports scores.
Titan Ads forms strategic partnership with TiVo in Europe
Titan Operating Systems has entered into a strategic partnership with Xperi's TiVo that involves connected TV ad sales on devices in Europe, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Nexstar’s NewsNation, The Hill won’t sign Pentagon press order
The outlets join a growing list of broadcasters and news operations that are rejecting the compromise in order to maintain access to the U.S. military's headquarters.
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Network news outlets won’t sign tougher Pentagon access policy
In a joint statement, executives at ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News and NBC News rejected the proposed policy, which makes it tougher to get information from military employees.
Penn State board approves sale of WPSU to WHYY
The Board of Trustees at Penn State University has approved the sale of its college-run public broadcast outlet to its larger peer.
Discount tickets still available for Future of Video conference
The annual event held by Parks Associates is offering readers of The Desk special pricing on in-person tickets.
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TiVo stops selling hardware, including its famous DVR boxes
TiVo, the company behind those famous television DVRs, says it no longer sells the device that helped it build its brand.