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Samsung TV Plus, Spotify partner on streaming podcast channel
Samsung TV Plus has launched a new channel that offers video-based versions of podcasts from Spotify's production unit The Ringer.
Parks: Adoption of free streaming services starts to level off
Nearly half of all Americans now use FAST services on a regular basis, but adoption of free streaming platforms is starting to level off.
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Fawesome licenses more Spanish-language content for FAST platforms
Fawesome has expanded its Spanish-language content through new licensing deals with major distributors including TV Azteca, Caracol, Cisneros and others.
ESPN: Pat McAfee Show grabs 1 billion views on socials in September
ESPN says its simulcast of "The Pat McAfee Show" helped the topical sports program earn more than 1 billion social media views in September.
Freely adding new channels from Hearst, Bloomberg, AMC Networks
Everyone TV, the joint venture backed by the United Kingdom's four public service broadcasters, is partnering with other content providers to launch new channels on its Freely platform.
Roku launches connected TV ad platform in Brazil
Roku has launched a new connected TV advertising marketplace in Brazil, marking the company's latest international expansion as it seeks to capitalize on that country’s booming streaming audience.
DIRECTV, Glance partner on artificial intelligence ad, data features
The features will include personalized marketing experiences and data-driven information like weather forecasts and sports scores.
Titan Ads forms strategic partnership with TiVo in Europe
Titan Operating Systems has entered into a strategic partnership with Xperi's TiVo that involves connected TV ad sales on devices in Europe, the companies announced on Tuesday.
TiVo stops selling hardware, including its famous DVR boxes
TiVo, the company behind those famous television DVRs, says it no longer sells the device that helped it build its brand.
Roku evolves “Roku City” screensaver into musical experience
The company is partnering with musician Demi Lovato for the first iteration of its "Live from Roku City" initiative.
OpenAI wants to make ChatGPT less woke
The company says it is developing its current and future iterations of the popular chatbot to return results with less political and social bias.
Toyota vehicles to integrate SiriusXM 360L platform
Toyota will include SiriusXM's hybrid satellite-streaming radio platform, called SiriusXM 360L, in its newer-model vehicles moving forward.