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Roku disputes integrating “Pause Ads” across HDMI inputs
Roku this week disputed a number of news reports that claimed it was rolling out pause ads across the HDMI ports of its streaming TV devices.
Sinclair renews distribution agreement with YouTube TV
The Google-owned platform will continue to carry the broadcaster's local TV and multicast networks, and add two more in the near future.
Sinclair reports lower advertising revenue during Q1
The company generated $776 million from distribution and advertising, down 3 percent.
Dr. Phil: Merit TV grows audience with appeal to heartland America
Merit TV grew its viewership to 30 million households by the end of Q1 with a focus on programming that appeals to America's heartland. Now, it wants to win over brands and advertisers, too.
Liberty Broadband earns $266 million from GCI during Q1
The company is finalizing its spin-off of GCI Communications this summer, one of its contingencies rooted in Liberty Broadband's acquisition by Charter.
Future Today launches Marketplace, deepens partnership with TCL
Future Today announced a slate of new products and innovative partnerships during the company's NewFronts presentation this week.
Parks Associates names advisory board members for Future of Video conference
Parks Associates has named nearly 20 media, entertainment and technology executives to its advisory board for its forthcoming Future of Video: Business of Streaming conference.
LG partners with BrightLine, unveils 3-D streaming ads
LG has unveiled a trove of new ad formats, including a unique opportunity that allows marketers to use 3-D technology to engage potential customers.
Tubi CEO touts attention economy, streamer unveils new ad products
Streaming platforms engage in a competition for attention, and Tubi wants to ensure it reaches the largest number of viewers with free, premium content supported by ads.
SiriusXM, Fox Nation launch streaming bundle
The bundle costs $12 per month and includes SiriusXM All Access via streaming and the entire catalog of shows and documentaries from Fox Nation.
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.