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Paramount, Comcast may wind down SkyShowtime joint venture
Comcast and Paramount are undertaking a strategic review of SkyShowtime's business in Europe, and could shut down the service; no final decision has been made.
NBC beats Netflix in Week 1 NFL kickoff ratings battle
Netflix's U.S. viewership for its Week 1 game in Australia was lower compared to NBC's viewership for its Super Bowl rematch one day earlier.
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Tech companies form new lobbying group to press for streaming-friendly policies
Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video and Google's YouTube are founding members of the Streaming Access and Choice Alliance, which will lobby lawmakers for favorable policy.
Spectrum News launches California-specific news initiative on YouTube
New stories will publish regularly on the Spectrum News California YouTube channel, with a weekly recap airing Thursdays at 8 p.m. on Spectrum News channels.
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ARF: Bedroom TV viewing create blind spot for measurement firms
Measurement systems that rely on information from a single TV manufacturer might miss viewing opportunities taking place on other platforms, ARF said.
Sinclair CEO: Monetizing spectrum is $4 billion opportunity for broadcasters
Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley said a mandatory transition to NextGen TV could allow the broadcaster to repurpose, sell or lease bandwidth reserved for video capabilities.
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Hub: Younger fans fueling uptick in sports TV viewership
Viewers under the age of 18 are seven times more likely to watch sports on TV now than they were a year ago, according to new data.
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Stingray expands distribution on LG Channels in 13 new countries
The rollout includes localized Stingray Music channels tailored to individual markets like France, Germany and Spain.
Sky News launches paid app for defense, security journalism
The new app, called Defence Insider, costs more than $20 per month and gives viewers direct access to Sky's defense and security analysts, among other perks.
Feds drop appeal over dismissed criminal counts in Timothy Burke hacking case
If approved, the dismissed appeal will allow the broader criminal case against Burke to proceed; he still faces numerous computer hacking charges that could earn him years in prison.
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ATSC to receive Tech & Engineering Emmy for work on ATSC 3.0 protocol
NATAS cited ATSC 3.0’s support for Ultra High-Definition video, High Dynamic Range, immersive audio and interactive services.
Parks Associates: Fox-Roku deal highlights value of TV operating systems
Roku is one of the most-used streaming platforms in America — and that prominence has invited some scrutiny over Fox's proposal to acquire the company for $22 billion.
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