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Frndly TV to offer some local independent TV channels
Most of the stations are owned by the E. W. Scripps Company and offer syndicated programming.
Scripps rebranding Ion around live sports, events
The push is part of a pitch to advertisers during the Upfronts season, and seeks to leverage higher interest in women's professional basketball and soccer.
Four to depart Paramount Global board amid Skydance merger talks
Dawn Ostroff, Frederick Terrell, Rob Kleiger and Nicole Seligman are said to be leaving Paramount's board in the coming weeks.
CBS News to overhaul free streaming TV channel
"CBS News 24/7" will launch later this month with real-time headlines and enhanced weather forecasts, the network said.
Streaming credits help reduce churn by 50 percent, report says
The study was based on internal data collected by MyBundle, a streaming marketplace focused on bundled experiences.
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Premier Sports relaunches after Viaplay sells UK business
Premier Sports has relaunched in the United Kingdom following the sale of the business by Swedish-based media company Viaplay Group
Study: Brits spend 30 minutes per day looking for streaming content
British television fans are having to spend more time in their day searching through apps in pursuit of something to watch.
Innovid debuts Harmony initiative for connected TV measurement
The mission of Harmony is to keep the connected TV space from being controlled by a single dominant player.
Sinclair will use AI to translate tennis coverage into Spanish
"Petko Unfiltered," which airs on Sinclair's Tennis Channel, will be the first to use the machine-learning tool.
Shareholder criticizes Paramount board’s focus on Skydance deal
Matrix Asset Advisors complained the deal would substantially benefit Shari Redstone to the possible detriment of shareholders.
Ex-NBC boss Jeff Shell could head to Paramount post-Skydance merger
The deal would likely include RedBird Capital Partners, where former NBC Universal boss Jeff Shell overseas sports and media investments.
Brazil will ditch broadcast TV channel numbers for app-based navigation
The shift is part of the development and deployment of a new broadcast TV standard, which will begin rolling out next year.