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Samsung, LG reveal lower profit in 2025
Samsung and LG reported lower profits in 2025 despite strong device and appliance sales, citing competitive and economic pressures.
EARNINGS PREVIEW
YouTube surpasses BBC in audience reach metric in U.K.
The BBC said it still leads on deeper engagement, averaging 47 million viewers using its 15-minute measure.
Revry hires Steven Toomey to serve as Head of Finance
Toomey's newly-created role is intended to strengthen the company's financial operations as it explores various growth opportunities
Congress to continue funding Voice of America, despite Trump’s wishes
The proposal faces legislative hurdles and a potential presidential veto as legal challenges against USAGM continue.
Jimmy Zasowski promoted to President, Platform Distribution at Disney
The move comes as Disney navigates frequent distribution disputes and accelerates its direct-to-consumer strategy.
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“60 Minutes” loses 15 percent of audience after CECOT story scandal
The program failed to top 10 million viewers in early January, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
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Index Exchange, Gracenote expand show-level transparency for ad buys
The capability uses Gracenote’s content ID graph to deliver program-level reporting and impression verification.
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DIRECTV launches streaming solution for small businesses
Packages start at $40 per month for eligible businesses and include access to more than 140 free, ad-supported streaming channels.
DIRECTV expands out-of-home programmatic advertising
The network offers Live TV inventory across offices, retail, bars and restaurants, with hotels planned later this year.
Frank van der Post tapped to lead WOW! as CEO
DigitalBridge and Crestview appointed Frank van der Post as CEO of WOW!, succeeding Teresa Elder, following the company’s take-private acquisition.
Parks Associates: Smart TVs are primary streaming devices in homes
Smart television sets are the primary way most Americans are watching streaming video content at home, according to new consumer data released by Parks Associates.
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IAB Tech Lab unveils agentic roadmap to scale AI-driven advertising
IAB Tech Lab released an Agentic Roadmap outlining how digital advertising can scale AI-driven buying and selling using existing standards.