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News articles and original analysis on the television industry, including broadcasting, cable television, satellite television, streaming television, advertising, measurement and policy.

Roku forges social advertising partnership with Smartly
The integration connects Smartly directly with Roku Ads Manager through the Roku Ads API, and is available to advertisers today.

At opening day of StreamTV Show, Fox-Roku deal gets pulled apart
The blockbuster $22 billion deal was on the top of everyone's mind during the first full day of the 2026 StreamTV Show in Denver.
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Fox Television Stations promotes Matt McLaughlin to SVP, Ad Sales
McLaughlin will oversee all sales operations for more than two dozen Fox owned-and-operated TV stations, the broadcaster said on Tuesday.
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California DOJ won’t confirm probe into Fox-Roku deal, but there are signs
The state is involved in a number of investigations or lawsuits involving media mergers, including Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA and Paramount's merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
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Sinclair’s One Media to host ATSC 3.0 event in Maryland
The annual symposium focuses on technological improvements and advancements in NextGen TV.

New York Post launches free streaming channel with VideoElephant
The channel will feature content from brands including the New York Post and Page Six, with around 150 hours of programming.

Bango study: Sports fans want bundled options to stay on top of games
The report highlights shifting behavior, including greater reliance on highlights and social media, rising piracy concerns and increased demand for bundled solutions.
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Parks: Fox tie-up with Roku boosts streaming media reach of both companies
Roku’s strategic value lies in controlling content discovery and advertising opportunities within the connected TV ecosystem, extending beyond hardware.
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TEGNA promotes Kurt Rao to EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Rao will oversee the company's digital product strategy and technology platforms, bringing together different internal teams with a goal of delivering across broadcast and digital platforms.

Spectrum News to air “Across America at 250” on Wednesday
The special, “Across America at 250,” premieres June 17 at 8 p.m. local time on Spectrum News channels and the Spectrum News app, the company said in a statement on Monday.

VAB: Connected TV ownership reaching saturation point in U.S.
Most households in the U.S. who want a connected TV device already have one, while the number of customers paying for traditional TV has fallen over the past few years.
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