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Roku’s streamer Howdy lands on Prime Video Channels
Roku has inked a distribution agreement with Amazon to offer its Howdy streaming service through Prime Video Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Charter names John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures
Charter Communications has named John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures, establishing a new leadership role focused on developing data- and AI-driven products and partnerships.
Roku partners with Google on identity, measurement capabilities for advertisers
Roku is partnering with Google as a launch partner for its Confidential Publisher Match identity solution in Display & Video 360.
Bars, restaurants may lose access to NFL Sunday Ticket
The change follows the end of a temporary deal allowing DIRECTV to offer the package to business customers.
CBS News Radio to end in May, 700 affiliates scrambling for new national programming
The move reflects broader challenges facing radio amid competition from streaming audio and digital platforms.
Tubi launches content incubator program for TikTok stars
The initiative expands Tubi’s investment in creator-led content as it looks to grow within the FAST market.
California, other states sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The attorneys general of California and eight other states have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
Gracenote: AI will influence audience discovery, engagement with content
Streaming platforms are adopting AI tools to deliver faster, more personalized and real-time content recommendations, but they still need reliable metadata to avoid "hallucinations."
FIRST ON THE DESK
Altman Solon: Streamers, content creators reshaping sports rights economics
Rights holders are exploring new revenue streams like direct-to-consumer services, data monetization and advertising.
DATA
Survey: Consumers willing to purchase low-cost NextGen TV box
The findings come as broadcasters push adoption of NextGen TV, which requires new compatible devices.
NEXTGEN TV
YouTube to serve as promotional window for FIFA World Cup matches
FIFA has struck an agreement with YouTube that will allow the rights holders to stream World Cup matches on the platform this year.
FIFA World Cup 2026
Comcast’s Sky adds Disney Plus to TV packages
Sky customers now have access to Disney Plus as part of their package, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday.