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Recap: First full day of StreamTV Show ends with Big Bash, Awards Ceremony
The first full day started with several announcements by Questex VP Kevin Gray and ended with a Big Bash Reception headlined by musician Flo Rida.
Sinclair to launch connected TV ad formats through IRCODE partnership
The companies will launch IRCODE-powered interactive TV experiences in Sinclair's Salt Lake City and Austin markets beginning in July.
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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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TV operating systems emerge as next front in connected TV battleground
Smart TV operating systems from companies like Samsung, LG Electronics and Roku are becoming central hubs for advertising and data, while emergent platforms from V and TiVo are focusing on underserved international markets.
Omdia: FIFA World Cup spurs higher interest in smart TVs among retailers
The soccer tournament is causing more retailers to acquire smart TVs for their store shelves, particularly in the U.S., Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Weigel to FCC: NextGen TV may disrupt free access to broadcast TV
In a letter sent to regulators this week, executives at Weigel urged officials to maintain an existing simulcast requirement for broadcasters.
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StreamTV Show expands 2026 program with YouTube, Starz, Sony keynotes
Questex's StreamTV Show has expanded its 2026 conference lineup, adding new keynote speakers from YouTube, Starz and Sony Pictures Television as the event prepares for what organizers say will be its largest gathering to date.
Samsung: Free streaming apps achieving similar reach as broadcast TV
Sports, reality programming and news are the three most-watched FAST content genres, with live programming driving engagement.
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After selling TV stations, Byron Allen buys $91.3 million mansion in Aspen
Byron Allen likes to buy nice things, and his latest big-ticket purchase is a mansion in one of Colorado's premiere resort towns.
TV groups to FCC: Current parental ratings system works fine
A consortium of industry groups have urged the FCC to maintain the existing parental ratings system for TV shows, saying the current model works fine.
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AT&T sues California over landline phone mandate
AT&T has filed a federal lawsuit against California telecom regulators over the state's requirement to preserve landline phone access for its residents.
AT&T rolls out domestic eSIM product for international travelers to U.S.
AT&T is rolling out a new eSIM product that is tied to international travel associated with the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.
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