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Netflix shares fall after mixed Q2 earnings, company to report fewer engagement metrics
Netflix continues to face intense scrutiny over perceived audience drops when hit shows face extended hiatus periods.
EARNINGS REPORT
Fox News Digital beats CBS News platforms in key metrics during Q2
The company has topped its competitors in in total digital views for more than 21 straight quarters, per data from Comscore.
DATA
Roku expands Roku City with new films, interactive platform campaign
Roku users can also access a Home Screen takeover, an interactive map and a clickable Roku City tour bus.
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Stingray brings karaoke service to Telly smart TVs
The streaming music app is now available across tens of thousands of Telly smart TVs installed in American homes.
Parks: Cable broadband losses eased during Q1, wireless growth continued
Broadband companies are increasing competition by offering Internet-wireless bundles and rolling out customer incentives like price-lock and service guarantees.
DATA
TEGNA names Scott Gill as VP of Technology & Operation
Gill will oversee engineering, technology and sports operations across the company's 64 local television stations; he joined TEGNA in 2012 from Fox News Media.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Hub: Price overtakes content as top driver of streaming value among consumers
As streaming prices rise, consumers are becoming more choosy about which apps they want to pay for — and free streaming services are benefiting the most.
DATA
California, several other states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger
After seeing "red flags everywhere," California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading the lawsuit, which claims Paramount's merger with Warner Bros Discovery violates numerous antitrust laws.
Paramount’s Network 10 adds live streams to VIDAA TVs
Streamers with VIDAA-powered smart TVs will be able to watch live streaming simulcasts of Network 10's national channels without having to download a separate app.
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Hub: Streaming app experience linked to customer retention, churn
User experience issues are driving streaming subscriber cancellations; 36 percent of viewers cited app usability as the sole reason they have canceled a service.
DATA
Fox Television Stations appoints Robert Lydick to SVP, Engineering & Operations
Fox has appointed Robert Lydick to a new senior-level engineering and tech role for its local television station group.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
IAB becomes founding partner of inaugural Jupiter Festival for media leaders
The partnership will see IAB work with Jupiter Festival organizers to help develop the event's programming, recruit speakers and encourage participation.
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