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Verizon to close streaming marketplace Plus Play
Verizon is pulling the plug on its streaming marketplace that allowed wireless and home Internet customers to sign up for third-party subscriptions.
Disney launching shoppable “storefronts” on streaming services
Disney is launching virtual storefronts that will allow streamers to purchase goods and services when they watch content on Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu.
Tubi partners with YouTube creators on new digital shows
Tubi is expanding its streaming library by licensing content from popular YouTube creators, further integrating digital talent into its free, ad-supported platform.
Verizon amends claims about satellite-based texting
Verizon has agreed to modify certain claims about its satellite-based texting features following a complaint to an industry organization by one of its rivals.
Fox News Digital logs 134.4 million multiplatform unique viewers in May
Fox News Digital recorded its second-best month ever in May, reaching 134.4 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors and posting year-over-year growth.
YouTube to integrate AI video generator Veo 3 into Shorts
The move will almost certainly lead to an explosion of artificial intelligence-generated media on the largest streaming video platform in the world.
Trump to renew deadline extension for TikTok, further delaying ban
President Donald Trump says he will extend a key deadline for TikTok to be sold to the United States.
Viamedia appoints Robert Benoit as Chief Financial Officer
Benoit's hiring comes weeks after Viamedia announced it was acquiring digital advertising company LocalFactor and realigning its executive leadership team with the same goal in mind.
Weigel to debut western-themed multicast network West
Weigel will launch its 10th multicast network, West, later this year.
Bango Chief Marketing Officer Anil Malhotra to take new role
Malhotra and Frank Bury will not seek re-election to Bango's Board of Directors at the end of the month, the company affirmed.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Disney’s DRAX forges partnership with Amazon DSP
Brands will be able to purchase Disney's streaming inventory within Amazon's demand-side platform.
Sky, Channel 4, ITV forge video advertising partnership
The three broadcasters will allow small- and medium-sized businesses, and eventually ad agencies, to launch one campaign across all their linear channels and platforms.