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Forge announces dates for StreamTV Show in Asia
After a successful launch in Europe last year and several high-interest runs in Denver, Forge is bringing its popular industry conference StreamTV Show to another locale: Asia.
Comscore Q3 revenue falls 14 percent amid restructuring efforts
The loss included a $57.3 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge and $5.5 million in restructuring costs.
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Versant reports lower revenue, profits despite digital growth
The company reported revenue of $1.59 billion during the three months ending September 30, a decrease of 4.2 percent from the same period last year.
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Sky News targets 2027 launch for video-first digital platforms
Sky News will use Arc XP technology and processes to launch a new website, mobile app and other products within the next year.
C-SPAN to simulcast Election Night coverage on YouTube for free
Streamers who want to watch C-SPAN for free will be able to do so on YouTube, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
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NBC exec: Broadcast TV helps spur interest in Peacock
Over time, streaming platforms have started to resemble broadcast and cable TV, adopting many of the same time-tested elements that traditional TV proved over decades, NBC executive Matt Strauss said.
iPhone sales drive Apple’s fiscal Q4 to new record
iPhone revenue increased 17 percent to $57.6 billion, while Services revenue reached a record $31.6 billion; tariff rebates increased 1 percent to overall gross margin.
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Study: Price increases prompt Internet customers to switch providers
Customers who take advantage of low-priced offers from fixed-wireless providers often find connection issues and other problems.
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Blockgraph, FreeWheel expand location-based TV ad targeting
The targeting capabilities are available through FreeWheel Buyer Cloud and Streaming Hub, including FreeWheel Marketplace.
CBS stations to debut virtual election centers for midterms
The technology will allow journalists to present election results, voter trends and ballot measures using three-dimensional graphics, interactive maps and virtual environments.
NAB seeks nominations for broadcast technology awards
The recipients of those awards will be honored during its annual conference in Las Vegas next April.
LPTV group pushes back against Sinclair’s NextGen TV proposal
The association warns that mandatory upgrades could force smaller broadcasters out of business and leave viewers with older television receivers without service.
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