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AMC channels coming to lower-priced YouTube TV packages
A new carriage deal with YouTube TV will allow the platform to offer AMC's channels in lower-priced packages and resell access to AMC Plus.
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YouTube TV rolls out support for ESPN Unlimited
Subscribers can link their YouTube TV and ESPN accounts through the Sports section of YouTube TV settings.
YouTube Premium to offer bundle with Peacock, NBC extends YouTube TV pact
Beginning in early 2027, Peacock Premium will be bundled with YouTube Premium in the United States, giving millions of subscribers access through the YouTube experience.
Fox touts 147 million monthly users across local TV streams, digital platforms
During June, Fox Television Stations ranked first among local television groups in unique users and led the ABC, CBS and NBC owned-station groups in total minutes.
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YouTube advertising revenue climbs to $11.1 billion during Q2
Ad revenue attributed to YouTube was up 13 percent compared to the prior year and 12 percent on a sequential basis, the report noted.
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Sports Studio taps TheSoul Group to expand Free Live Sports on YouTube
The agreement expands Free Live Sports beyond its existing connected television distribution footprint, with a specific focus on YouTube.
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YouTube clamps down on low-quality, artificial intelligence-generated videos
The updated guidance targets repetitive or template-based videos, emotionally manipulative content and AI personas discussing sensitive subjects.
WARC: TikTok on track to surpass YouTube in global ad revenue by 2030
TikTok has gained an advantage in convincing marketers that its platform can generate purchases and other lower-funnel results.
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Fox News Media tops other news brands in YouTube viewership during Q2
The cable news brand topped other TV news outlets in total YouTube viewership during Q2, according to Emplifi.
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Peacock subscriptions now available through YouTube Primetime Channels
Comcast might be spinning out its NBC Universal division into a separate company, but the broadband and TV provider is still making moves when it comes to those assets.
Disney settles class action over YouTube TV, DIRECTV bundling
Customers of streaming services owned by YouTube and DIRECTV may be eligible for a cash award after Disney agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over its bundling practices.
Instagram begins testing TV-like horizontal video in pursuit of CTV advertising revenue
At a time when vertical video is getting a considerable amount of attention, Instagram is quietly testing an old-school format popular with traditional television.
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