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DIRECTV Advertising launches new “Metaphor” campaign tied to Upfronts
The campaign includes digital out-of-home placements, experiential activations, digital video, trade publication ads and social media marketing
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Scripps narrows Q1 loss as local TV revenue offsets decline at national networks
The company reported $517 million in revenue and said its sports strategy, station sales and transformation plan are helping reduce leverage and reshape the business.
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Sky Italia seeks damages from DAZN-TIM soccer deal
Comcast's Sky Italia has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Telecom Italia and DAZN of violating local laws there.
Spectrum News 1 rolls out to Xfinity TV customers in Houston
Charter has inked a deal with Comcast's Xfinity TV to provide subscribers with access to its Spectrum News channel in Houston.
Nexstar takes DIRECTV’s fight over TV fees to Supreme Court
Nexstar has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit brought three years ago by DIRECTV over distribution fees.
Pluto TV to relaunch on Paramount Plus platform this summer
In addition to relaunching on Paramount Plus' tech stack, Paramount will push more Pluto TV to register a free account and stream more video on-demand content.
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NFL Network goes dark on Comcast’s Xfinity TV
The carriage dispute is the first involving NFL Network and its sister channel NFL RedZone since both were acquired by ESPN earlier this year.
Final settlement conference scheduled in Nexstar news director defamation lawsuit
The case stems from the termination of WOOD-TV's Stanton Tang and Amy Fox after a memo on Pride Month coverage sparked internal backlash, leading to their dismissals.
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Sheldon Ingram to retire from Hearst’s WTAE to pursue acting career
General assignment reporter Sheldon Ingram is turning in the microphone at Hearst-owned WTAE to pursue an acting career full time.
Televisa-Univision faces pressure from sports on rival networks
Pressure in the traditional TV ad business will grow as rival networks air premium sports events this summer, executives warned.
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Verizon CEO: Giving customers free handsets doesn’t solve all problems
The company saw an uptick in postpaid and prepaid phone additions during Q1 as it improves the customer relationship and service experience across the board.
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Roku launches new Roku Curate solution for connected TV ad buyers
The offering aims to simplify campaign execution by reducing fragmentation and complexity in the connected TV marketplace.