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Jamie Kellner, TV executive who launched Fox & WB, dies at 77
Jamie Kellner, one of the most-influential broadcasting executives of the late 20th century, died last Friday after a battle with cancer.
FreeCast adds Free Movies Plus to streaming platform
FreeCast has inked an agreement with OTT Studio that brings a new movie channel to its streaming television platform.
Titan OS launches connected TV advertising marketplace
The new CTV advertising marketplace, called Titan Ads, aims to help marketers get their campaigns in front of more than 30 million streaming households across Europe.
More Americans using only their phones to stream video content, study reveals
The latest DASH TV Universe Study shows a strong uptick in the number of people who are shifting their TV viewing to non-TV devices.
Charter to lay off 1,000 Spectrum call center employees
Affected workers will be offered the opportunity to secure jobs at other call centers.
CNN Presidential Debate to simulcast on broadcast networks, NewsNation
All four major broadcast networks will carry a simulcast of the debate, along with CNN competitors like Fox News, MSNBC, Newsmax and NewsNation, among others.
Charter raising prices on some Spectrum TV, Internet plans
A spokesperson said the price adjustments on pay TV were necessitated by higher fees charged by programmers.
Bob Gold hires Eric Becker to run streaming-focused PR unit
The formation of the streaming media and pay TV communications unit will give those clients a dedicated team to work with on brand messaging and corporate communications.
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Fox News to simulcast CNN presidential debate
The Fox News Channel will offer a live simulcast of CNN's presidential debate next week.
TiVo survey: Americans spending $70 per month on streaming video services
Americans have a lower perception of quality among streaming services on the market, but they're not using those services any less, according to the latest TiVo video trends report.
Fox expands ad partnership with The Trade Desk
Fox is expanding its partnership with The Trade Desk, incorporation various products into Fox's own AdRise.
C15 Studio emerges from stealth, develops FAST channels for premium sports brands
Formula 1, Triton Poker, One Championship and Squash TV are among the first streaming channels developed by the London-based sports content studio.