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Paramount to keep BET Media, CEO David Ellison says
Paramount is no longer exploring a sale of BET Media, the company's new chief executive David Ellison told reporters on Wednesday.
Samsung TV Plus gets AI-powered makeover
A new home screen interface includes personalized content recommendations, and Samsung has overhauled the navigation of its FAST platform.
C15 Studio launches MotoGP channel on streaming platforms
C15 Studio has launched a new FAST channel dedicated to Grand Prix motorcycle racing, the company announced this week.
Sky Sports to offer multiview during Sunday soccer matches
Sky Sports will air more than 215 Premier League matches this season and launch a multiview feature covering key moments from every game.
Bitmovin releases new SDK to accelerate video app launches
Bitmovin has released a new SDK that aims to cut down on the amount of time it takes for media publishers to build and launch their video apps.
Spectrum Reach partners with TVBeat to bring programmatic ads to linear channels
Ad buyers will have automation, targeting and measurement capabilities on linear channels just as they have on connected TV platforms and apps, the companies affirmed.
ESPN, Foxtel renew Australian sports broadcast pact
Foxtel and ESPN have renewed their decades-long distribution agreement that now includes offering ESPN's programming to businesses in Australia.
Sinclair sells streaming app NewsOn to rival Zeam
Sinclair, Inc. has sold its streaming news app NewsOn to rival platform Zeam, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Sling TV tries to court sports pirates with $5 day pass
Sling TV is hoping to win over sports fans with a new low-cost offering that unlocks access to ESPN and a few other sports channels for a short period of time.
WOW! to be taken private after $1.5 billion offer from investment firms
WideOpenWest said Monday it has reached an agreement to be acquired by affiliated investment funds of Digital Bridge and Crestview Partners in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion.
Report: Streamers less-engaged during first half of 2025
Streamers in North America spent less time engaged with connected video apps during the first half of this year than they did during the same time period last year.
Sinclair launches strategic review of businesses
Sinclair, Inc.'s board of directors has authorized a comprehensive strategic review of its broadcast operations, with the goal of possibly spinning out or selling certain assets