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Fox News leads digital engagement in Q3, but traffic dips from last year
Fox News Digital led in its competitive set, according to Comscore data, with its 17th consecutive quarter in multi-platform views and the 22nd consecutive quarter in total minutes.
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Comcast hit with $213 million judgment after jury trial over patents
Comcast disputes its X1 platform violates a patent concerning the commingling of streaming and traditional TV channels within a single program guide.
Google signs AI licensing partnership with CNN
CNN says it will receive compensation in exchange for providing Google with access to its content to train AI programs and features.
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Fox expands AI-powered linear TV ad buying with agencies
Fox says the platform has progressed from technical demonstrations to executing transactions for live advertising campaigns.
Report: YouTube explores audiobook service to compete with Spotify, Audible
It remains unclear whether the service would offer unlimited listening, a monthly listening allowance or individual audiobook purchases.
Shareholders of Fox, Roku approve $22 billion takeover deal
Acquiring Roku will substantially expand Fox's presence in connected television hardware, streaming distribution and digital advertising.
ESPN brings kid-focused sports shows to YouTube
The free channel is intended to introduce younger audiences to different sports, athletes and memorable sporting moments.
Parks: Cable cord-cutting isn’t always permanent in broadband homes
Some sports and news fans ultimately restart their cable and satellite subscriptions, according to Parks Associates data — but the window to win back business is small.
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Wurl launches new CTV ads solution with demand-side platforms
Yahoo DSP, StackAdapt and Viant are among the buying platforms integrating Wurl's new Content Intelligence technology.
LTN integrates Sony’s Ci Media Cloud with linear TV playout platform
The integration allows broadcasters and other media organizations to access, preview and transfer content between the two platforms.
Saudi man arrested for bugging ChatGPT developer offices
Prosecutors say Abdulrahman Alfozan installed a surveillance device on a smart TV in a conference room used by OpenAI to discuss sensitive matters.
DIRECTV takes on Fubo, YouTube TV with custom multiview perk
The new multiview feature is available on Roku and DIRECTV's own Gemini boxes, with support for additional platforms coming soon.