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Ampere: Older audiences driving adoption of YouTube on TV
The trend has accelerated adoption of YouTube in the homes of streaming consumers who are looking for entertainment, news and sports across different platforms.
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After SiriusXM partnership, TikTok forges radio pact with iHeart
iHeart and TikTok have forged a partnership that involves content distribution and a linear channel called TikTok Radio.
Amazon brings local TV advertising to Prime Video
Amazon has launched a new ad format that offers contextual, localized messaging through spots purchased within Prime Video.
Reddit tests interactive ad feature with Paramount, EA Sports
Reddit is testing a new interactive ad format that courts engagement from its users.
Comcast’s Sky to stop offering Sky Live service in December
Customers with Sky Live cameras will be able to use the platform until it closes for good in December.
T-Mobile adds Paramount Plus streaming perk to home Internet
The company is relaunching its home Internet plans with three tiers of service, including one that offers streaming perks.
AccuWeather to provide forecasting to MS NOW, CNBC
MS NOW and CNBC will gain access to reporters and forecasts from AccuWeather as part of the new multi-year partnership.
TEGNA reports lower distribution, ad revenue during Q3
Overall revenue was depressed by a predictable drop in political advertising spend against TEGNA-owned local TV stations during Q3.
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Google starts integrating smart assistant Gemini into Google TV Streamer box
Google is bringing its Gemini smart assistant to the Google TV Streamer this week.
FIRST TO REPORT
YouTube TV to start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as ESPN remains offline
YouTube TV will start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as its dispute with Disney over channels like ESPN and ABC enters a second week.
Scripps Sports gets rights to Major League Volleyball championship
Scripps has announced a new deal this week to bring the championship series from Major League Volleyball to Ion in 2026.
Disney says ESPN to remain off YouTube TV through college football weekend
Both sides are still at odds over certain terms, including how much Google should pay Disney for distribution of ESPN, ABC and other channels on YouTube TV.