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Omdia: FIFA World Cup spurs higher interest in smart TVs among retailers
The soccer tournament is causing more retailers to acquire smart TVs for their store shelves, particularly in the U.S., Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Weigel to FCC: NextGen TV may disrupt free access to broadcast TV
In a letter sent to regulators this week, executives at Weigel urged officials to maintain an existing simulcast requirement for broadcasters.
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Broadband group wants FCC relief from foreign-made wireless router ban
The broadband industry group NCTA has asked the FCC for a waiver to some of its rules concerning foreign-made wireless routers, citing potential supply constraints.
Roku launches $25 bundle with Streaming Stick Plus, Fox One
Roku has officially debuted a new bundle offering that pairs a Roku Streaming Stick Plus with access to Fox One for $25.
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EDO launches AI-powered campaign optimization platform for convergent TV advertising
EDO says up to 35 percent of ad impressions can be reallocated to better-performing inventory through optimization.
Dish founder Charlie Ergen makes deal to acquire controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting
The deal gives Charlie Ergen's Conx a 75 percent controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting; the acquisition is still subject to FCC approval.
BFBS taps Synamedia to develop new global media platform
BFBS, a provider of British TV and radio programming to military members and families stationed overseas, has picked Synamedia to develop a new global media portal.
Synamedia sells video network business to Lumine Group
Synamedia is selling its video network business to Lumine Group, the companies announced this week.
Plex launches social discovery features, upgraded curation lists
The updates aim to shift discovery toward social, community-driven engagement rather than platform-specific algorithms.
Nielsen expands Marketing Architects partnership to accelerate TV measurement data delivery
The integration combines Nielsen’s Media Data Engine with Marketing Architects’ Annika platform to improve campaign planning and analysis.
Sinclair rolls out NextGen consumer education tool in Columbus
Sinclair has launched a new consumer education tool making Columbus residents aware of the benefits of the next-generation broadcast standard NextGen TV.
Samsung: Free streaming apps achieving similar reach as broadcast TV
Sports, reality programming and news are the three most-watched FAST content genres, with live programming driving engagement.
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