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Skydance names sales, ads execs as WBD officials depart
The appointments follow the October 6 combination of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, which now operates under the Skydance name.
ATSC advances Broadcast-to-Everything technology with new Candidate Standard
B2X is intended to combine the efficiency of one-to-many broadcasting with the reach of mobile and connected device networks.
DAZN streaming viewership surges in Germany as soccer season begins
The increase was driven by the start of the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League soccer seasons.
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Tetris comes to Volkswagen vehicles through AirConsole gaming partnership
Drivers whose cars are in park will be able to play variations of Tetris, including the classic game and a battle mode.
Nielsen preparing new cross-platform measurement solution
The announcement follows criticism from broadcasters and media companies about Nielsen's ability to accurately measure streaming audiences.
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Skydance dethrones NBC, Versant as largest holder of premium sports rights
With CBS and TNT Sports under one roof, Skydance now owns March Madness — and offers games from three dozen other premium sports organizations.
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WARC: Global ad spending forecast to hit $1.34 trillion, fueled by social, streaming buys
Social media, search and retail media will account for more than two-thirds of global ad spending this year, WARC said.
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ABC News rolls out vertical video clips within mobile app
The vertical video clips are available via a dedicated button within the ABC News app for smartphones.
Ampere: Streamers bulking up content libraries with unscripted shows
Five of the top six U.S.-based streaming services beefed up their content catalogs with documentaries, reality shows and sports over the past four years.
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Bango partners with LG’s telecom service on subscription management platform
LG Uplus will use Bango’s Digital Vending Machine to add global and local subscription services and bundles.
ChatGPT to begin displaying image-based ad spots
ChatGPT will begin rendering image-based advertising in the United States later this month; a handful of buyers are already committed to the project.
British telecom BT acquires TalkTalk businesses out of administration
The acquisition covers TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and wholesale business PlatformX Communications on a debt-free basis.