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IAB: U.S. video ad buys expected to exceed $81 billion in 2026
Digital video is expected to account for more than 60 percent of total TV and video ad spending for the first time.
Mubi selects Bitmovin to power cloud-based VOD platform
The agreement is designed to improve scalability, speed and video quality as Mubi expands its global streaming catalog.
Appeals court sides against LG in NextGen TV patents lawsuit
The patent issue involving LG comes as federal regulators consider a nationwide transition to NextGen TV by the end of the decade.
Spectrum launches “Second Line” perk for mobile customers
Charter Communications has rolled out a new feature for its Spectrum Mobile customers that allows subscribers to add a second phone number to their primary device.
Pluto TV to relaunch on Paramount Plus platform this summer
In addition to relaunching on Paramount Plus' tech stack, Paramount will push more Pluto TV to register a free account and stream more video on-demand content.
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Paramount grows revenue 2 percent during Q1; Paramount Plus adds 2 million customers
Paramount's streaming and studio businesses offset ongoing losses in its traditional TV media unit during Q1.
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Spectrum promotes Dave Rodrian to SVP, Connectivity Products
Rodrian previously led Spectrum's Wi-Fi and Internet product teams; his promotion comes as long-time senior leader Carl Leuschner is set to retire.
Viewpoint: At NAB Show, AI moves from hype to newsroom reality
Artificial intelligence was on everyone's mind at NAB Show this year; vendors took that opportunity to pitch their various AI-powered broadcast solutions.
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Kirk Varner
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Google brings photo remixing, YouTube Shorts to Google TV platform
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Google TV platform with a slate of new features that emphasize personalization and generative AI capabilities.
Roku says memory shortage could improve OS business
More TV manufacturers may adopt Roku OS as costs of core components like memory and storage remain high, executives told investors this week.
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Roku grows platform revenue to $1.13 billion during Q1
Roku kicked off the first three months of the year with a solid start, with the streaming company growing its subscription and advertising revenue to earn more than $1 billion during Q1.
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YouTube grows Q1 ad revenue to $9.9 billion
YouTube's growth was fueled by stronger advertising spend and a higher uptake in premium subscriptions across its streaming ecosystem.
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