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DoubleVerify partners with Spectrum Reach to improve streaming TV campaign performance
Spectrum Reach will provide show-level data, giving advertisers insight into the specific programs their ads run alongside.
Law&Crime will publish uncensored crime scene images through new subscription
Law&Crime is launching a subscription service that will offer the public direct access to crime investigation materials.
Disney pulls investment in OpenAI after company announces closure of Sora app
Disney will not proceed with a planned $1 billion investment in OpenAI following the shutdown of its Sora platform.
Roku’s streamer Howdy lands on Prime Video Channels
Roku has inked a distribution agreement with Amazon to offer its Howdy streaming service through Prime Video Channels, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Charter names John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures
Charter Communications has named John Lee as Head of Intelligence Ventures, establishing a new leadership role focused on developing data- and AI-driven products and partnerships.
Roku partners with Google on identity, measurement capabilities for advertisers
Roku is partnering with Google as a launch partner for its Confidential Publisher Match identity solution in Display & Video 360.
Bars, restaurants may lose access to NFL Sunday Ticket
The change follows the end of a temporary deal allowing DIRECTV to offer the package to business customers.
CBS News Radio to end in May, 700 affiliates scrambling for new national programming
The move reflects broader challenges facing radio amid competition from streaming audio and digital platforms.
Tubi launches content incubator program for TikTok stars
The initiative expands Tubi’s investment in creator-led content as it looks to grow within the FAST market.
California, other states sue to block Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The attorneys general of California and eight other states have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
Gracenote: AI will influence audience discovery, engagement with content
Streaming platforms are adopting AI tools to deliver faster, more personalized and real-time content recommendations, but they still need reliable metadata to avoid "hallucinations."
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Altman Solon: Streamers, content creators reshaping sports rights economics
Rights holders are exploring new revenue streams like direct-to-consumer services, data monetization and advertising.
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