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Samsung debuts FAST channel Samsung Television Network
The channel will incorporate late-night comedy, live sports and music programming from other Samsung TV Plus content streams.
Starz to separate from Lionsgate on Tuesday
Starz will formally separate its business from parent company Lionsgate on Tuesday after a Canadian court bestowed its blessing on the business plan.
New York wants per-channel pay TV agreements
State lawmakers have introduced a measure that, if signed into law, would require broadcasters and cable network programmers to negotiate carriage with cable and satellite platforms on a per-channel basis.
Tastemade signs on to co-host Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival
Tastemade has signed on to serve as a co-host of this year's Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, the event organizers announced on Monday.
Google launches new AI-powered advertising products
Google has introduced new advertising solutions powered by artificial intelligence into its Display & Video 360 (DV360) campaign products.
The Desk launches solutions-oriented storytelling platform Multicast News
The parent company of The Desk has launched Multicast News, a new solutions-oriented, perspective-based storytelling publication that focuses on the convergence of various video industries.
Fubo subscriber count, ad revenue dips in Q1
The continued lack of Warner Bros-owned channels, coupled with the loss of Televisa-Univision networks, convinced sports fans to look elsewhere.
California man pleads guilty to hacking Disney’s Slack accounts
A Southern California man has admitted to computer hacking in a case that involved the theft of proprietary Disney files.
Scripps News, local stations honored with Emmy nominations, Peabody Awards
Scripps News earned eight Emmy Award nominations on Thursday; two Scripps-owned local stations were the only local TV outlets to receive Peabody Awards.
Apple grows service revenue to $26.7 billion during Q2
The company's long-term service revenue may be impacted from the looming threat of tariffs coupled with an unfavorable court decision over commissions from in-app purchases.
Roku earns $1.02 billion in revenue during Q1
Roku grew its hardware and platform-based revenue to $1.02 billion during the first three months (Q1) of the year, the company disclosed on Thursday.
Roku to acquire low-cost streaming service Frndly TV
Roku has inked an agreement to acquire wallet-friendly pay television provider Frndly TV