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Spectrum Reach integrates Anoki AI to further streaming ad transparency
The integration uses Anoki's ContextIQ to analyze live and on-demand content at the scene level, which improves transparency and brand stability, the companies said.
NBC Universal channels return to Fubo under new deal
Fubo will start carrying Telemundo and other Spanish-language networks this week, with English-language networks from NBC Universal coming in the near future.
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Stingray grows revenue to CA $471.6 million, touts strong capitalization of TuneIn integration
Stingray's co-founder said the company's integration of TuneIn is progressing better than expected, and the audio platform is already generating stronger revenue because of it.
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Tablo to stop updating, end support for older apps in September
Nuvyyo, the company that develops Tablo, is pushing customers to use its newer app or upgrade to a fourth-generation Tablo DVR.
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Fox One hires TikTok influencers to serve as World Cup “watchers”
The pair will be paid $50,000 each to live in a "cube" for a month in Times Square while watching all 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup and posting their reactions to the games online.
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Comcast Advertising incorporates purchase data from Affinity Solutions
The partnership will help marketers using Comcast Advertising's platforms evaluate whether ad campaigns lead to higher in-store or online transactions.
Frequency hires James Smith to serve as General Manager, Monetization
Smith will oversee efforts to help channel operators and distribution partners increase revenue across various streaming and connected TV products.
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Rakuten TV: CTV advertisers looking beyond traditional pre-roll spots
Advertisers are prioritizing engagement metrics like attention and memorability, while 82 percent of viewers remain open to relevant, well-integrated ads, according to the report.
Apple TV operating system to end support for first models with Siri remote
The new operating system, which rolls out later this year, won't support some newer-model devices of the Apple TV, though they will continue to function for a while longer.
Disney will let streamers select which ad plays on Disney Plus
New formats like Gateway Go, Pause Ads and selectable ads are designed to integrate ads into viewing experiences without disrupting content playback.
FCC proposes new cybersecurity mandates for Emergency Alert System messages
The proposal would require broadcasters and other participants to implement safeguards such as stronger passwords, software updates and network protections for EAS equipment.
Charter hires Chris Hacker to lead corporate security division
Hacker previously worked in security-focused roles at the FBI and for Delta Air Lines; Charter says he will be responsible for the physical security of the company and its employees.
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