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Survey: Consumers willing to purchase low-cost NextGen TV box
The findings come as broadcasters push adoption of NextGen TV, which requires new compatible devices.
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VAB: Most prospective voters engage with ad-supported TV
Viewers exposed to political messaging on TV are more likely to engage, seek information and take action.
Disney-owned ABC stations commit to California debate
The debate will air on three Disney-owned ABC stations in California and one Univision station in Los Angeles.
Disney announces new executives, leadership structure in entertainment biz
The reorganization consolidates creative, distribution and technology leadership across Disney’s entertainment and streaming businesses.
DIRECTV adds NCAA March Madness multiview option
DIRECTV is introducing new viewing tools ahead of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, including a multiview “Mix” channel and expanded functionality within its mobile app.
Charter brings NCAA March Madness multiview to Spectrum TV app
The feature is available across connected devices and smart TVs including Apple TV, Roku, Xbox and Xumo platforms.
Amagi: FAST streamers begin to embrace artificial intelligence for workflows
Media companies are increasingly using AI tools for metadata, captioning, translation and other high-volume content management tasks.
NBC pulls plug on “Access Hollywood,” other first-run syndicated shows
NBC Universal will continue distributing archived content in syndication even as it winds down a business model once central to daytime television.
Peacock to launch AI-driven vertical video, gaming features
Comcast is adding new artificial intelligence and mobile-focused features to Peacock to deepen engagement with entertainment and sports fans.
Looper survey: Streamers set to dominate sports media rights
Amazon’s Prime Video ranked as the platform most likely to lead sports streaming, followed by YouTube and Netflix.
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Starz adopts “poison pill” to keep litigious mogul Byron Allen at bay
Starz adopted a shareholder rights plan that dilutes ownership if any investor acquires more than 17.5 percent of the company’s stock.
Gray Media says stations dropped from Dish over unusual demand
The broadcaster claims Dish violated federal “good faith” negotiation requirements tied to retransmission consent agreements.
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