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RedSquid TV, Bango partner on operator-controlled subscription platform
The partnership combines RedSquid’s operator-grade television platform with Bango’s Digital Vending Machine.
Nielsen to formalize audience measurement with wearable tech
The updates include changes to co-viewing measurement, universe estimates, household demographic assignment, weighting, Hispanic methodology, ACR tuning and householding for one ACR provider.
DASH: Few U.S. homes rely exclusively on streaming for TV
Two-thirds of Americans use a mixture of traditional and streaming platforms to watch TV on a regular basis, according to ARF's latest DASH mid-year study.
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Fox News Digital leads news brands in July views, minutes
It was the 27th consecutive month that Fox News Digital ranked as the top news brand in multi-platform views, based on metrics from Comscore, Emplifi and others.
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IAB updates AI disclosure guidance as regulators tighten rules
The framework calls for disclosure when AI materially affects authenticity, identity or representation, and follows local laws passed by officials in places like California and New York.
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Charter to close Cox acquisition on Thursday
Charter and Cox are expected to formally close their $34.5 billion merger on paper this Thursday, sources told The Desk.
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Viaplay upgrades Allente pay-TV platform across Nordic markets
The new interface is powered by 3SS and combines traditional live TV viewing with on-demand content and third-party apps like HBO Max and Sky Showtime.
Lionsgate Play Asia taps Nagra for streaming content protection
The two companies are looking for ways to protect Lionsgate Play's intellectual property in key markets like India while still allowing the service to scale its operations.
Peacock moves forward with pre-NFL price increase
Like clockwork, Peacock is raising the price of its streaming service just in time for the NFL's regular season.
Peacock launches membership program with Instacart Plus, NBC Shop perks
Peacock will offer a complementary subscription to Instacart Plus, discounts on NBCU Shop and Pizza Hut and other perks.
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Antenna: Specialty subscription streaming services outpacing premium apps
Specialty services represented 13 percent of combined SVOD subscriptions, up from 12 percent two years ago.
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TikTok parent ByteDance joins MPA to help fight AI-driven copyright infringement
The agreement covers models such as Seedance and Seedream, which are offered across different but related subsidiary businesses of TikTok.