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Weigel Broadcasting returns “Everybody Loves Raymond” to broadcast TV
Weigel Broadcasting's retro television network MeTV is veering into more-recent, contemporary offerings with the introduction of the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" to its prime-time schedule.
Gracenote: Context-based targeting improves some CTV advertising goals
CTV advertisers are seeing lower returns on some campaigns because they use precision-based targeting rather than context-based targeting, Gracenote said.
AMC Networks partners with Sphere during “FearFest” campaign
AMC Networks is teaming with Sphere Entertainment on a month-long, cross-platform Halloween promotion that will tie AMC’s long-running FearFest programming event
DirecTV adds Monumental Sports as network goes dark on YouTube, Hulu
Monumental Sports Network is gaining carriage on a streaming version of DirecTV's pay television service after the network went dark on two other leading streaming cable TV replacements this week.
NAB criticizes YouTube as organization pushes for broadcast consolidation
A spokesperson said YouTube TV's decision to exercise its rights in a free market is proof that broadcasters should be allowed to grow larger.
TiVo: Consumers crave simplicity as streaming app usage, costs increase
Streamers are shelling out more money for the privilege of spending time with television apps and services, with bundled streaming services and local programming emerging as major drivers of engagement.
YouTube TV loses Univision, makes short-term deal with NBC
YouTube TV has dropped several channels owned by Televisa-Univision after a carriage agreement lapsed with no new deal in place.
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Amazon reveals new streaming devices with Vega OS
Amazon has introduced a slate of new smart television sets and at least one streaming stick that will operate on its new operating system Vega OS.
Hispanic groups push YouTube TV to make deal for Univision, Telemundo
Several Hispanic advocacy groups are urging Google to get back to the negotiating table and make a deal to keep Univision and Telemundo on YouTube TV.
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Adam VerCammen to oversee revenue strategy at Nexstar’s The Hill
Nexstar Media Group has appointed Adam VerCammen as its Senior Vice President of Revenue at its political news brand The Hill, the company announced on Tuesday.
NewsNation continues ratings growth in September
Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation continued to post strong growth in ratings among overall and key demographic viewers in the month of September.
Judge blocks some layoffs at Voice of America
A federal judge has paused some layoffs at USAGM and Voice of America from taking effect until at least mid-October.