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Newsmax renews agreement with Verizon Fios TV
Newsmax has renewed its distribution agreement with Verizon that will keep its cable news channel on Fios TV for a few more years.
New York Times licenses editorial content to Amazon
The New York Times has signed a multi-year agreement to license its editorial and lifestyle content to Amazon.
Fubo, Magnite partner on programmatic pause ads
Fubo has partnered with Magnite to offer the first pause ads on connected TV (CTV) sold via a programmatic biddable environment.
Parks: Shoppable ads increasing in popularity among streamers
Most U.S. households are exposed to ads through streaming video platforms, and many streamers are buying things through interactive formats.
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Gracenote: Live sports fueled SVOD content growth in Q2
Four of the five largest streaming services measured by Gracenote increased their live sports offerings during Q2.
Network evening news program see lift in ratings
The flagship evening newscasts from the three major broadcast networks all experienced viewership gains in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
Fox Weather to cover start of Atlantic hurricane season
Fox News Media's streaming climate science channel Fox Weather will cover the start of the Atlantic hurricane season with special programming this weekend.
IAB opens public comment period on new terms for advertisers
The organization hit the reset button on its General Terms, rebuilding the framework from the ground up to take into account new platforms and transactions.
Sling TV integrates broadcast channels on Vizio TVs
Sling TV now supports local broadcast TV stations from within its app when accessed on most Vizio-branded smart TVs.
Fubo seeks to invalidate Dish patent on adaptive bitrate streams
The sports-focused streamer filed a request with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board last year seeking a review of Dish's adaptive bitrate patents.
Lawyer for Fox News leaker says AI to blame for errors in court filing
Mark Rasch, an attorney representing ex-journalist Timothy Burke, took full responsibility for the issue; earlier, a judge overseeing Burke's case, said his attorneys were "unprofessional."
Mozilla to shut down Pocket, Fakespot in July
Mozilla will wind down Fakespot in the coming weeks, and shut down Pocket in early July.