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Interactive video ads drive engagement on CTV

4/1/2019

Interactive video ads on connected TV led to higher engagement than noninteractive ads last year, Innovid found. "As CTV/OTT becomes more commonplace, so do consumer expectations around the relevancy and personalization of advertising," says Alan Wolk of consulting firm TV[R]EV.

Fuse TV CEO Schwimmer challenges networks to stand for something

10/8/2018

Fuse TV CEO Michael Schwimmer told attendees of the Multichannel News/B&C Hispanic TV Summit last week that networks should strive to connect with their viewers by differentiating themselves and taking a stand beyond pure entertainment. Fuse implements this by casting Latinos as leads and producing shows that feature Hispanic culture as part of the American fiber.

Will CBS, Redstones feud lead to Moonves' departure?

5/21/2018

Meg James and Stephen Battaglio discuss the rise of CBS CEO Leslie Moonves in light of CBS' recent battle with the Redstone family over a potential merger with Viacom. Should Moonves exit the company, several key executives may depart as well, with TV consultant Preston Beckman noting, "If Les left, that would leave a good big hole."

Fight opioid scourge through family care, Dr. Phil urges

5/11/2018

TV therapist Phil McGraw called for family-focused residential drug treatment and home-based services for babies born with opioids in their system as he testified to Congress on the opioid crisis. "If you don't have reunification as your number one objective ... then you need to make it your number one objective," McGraw said.

Sling TV president allowed to testify in AT&T antitrust case

3/27/2018

Sling TV President Warren Schlichting was almost stricken from the witness list in the Justice Department's antitrust case against AT&T after it was revealed that he had access to transcripts from the first day of the trial. Judge Richard Leon ultimately decided to let Schlichting testify but cautioned that any future violations would result in him being stricken from the witness list.

T-Mobile plans TV service in 2018

1/29/2018

T-Mobile is planning to launch a TV service this year after closing its acquisition of Layer 3 TV. T-Mobile says that any household with a broadband connection will be able to subscribe without having to sign up for other T-Mobile services.

T-Mobile plans TV service in 2018

1/24/2018

T-Mobile is planning to launch a TV service this year after closing its acquisition of Layer 3 TV. T-Mobile says that any household with a broadband connection will be able to subscribe without having to sign up for other T-Mobile services.

T-Mobile plans TV service in 2018

1/24/2018

T-Mobile is planning to launch a TV service this year after closing its acquisition of Layer 3 TV. T-Mobile says that any household with a broadband connection will be able to subscribe without having to sign up for other T-Mobile services.

TV host Rose accused of harassment

11/21/2017

Eight women have come forward accusing TV host Charlie Rose of sexual harassment, including groping and lewd comments. PBS and Bloomberg have stopped airing Rose's show, and CBS has suspended Rose pending an investigation into the allegations.

Analysis: 7M North American consumers could be tuning in to pirated TV

11/6/2017

Approximately 7 million consumers in the US and Canada could be using pirated TV services, which means legitimate TV providers could be losing billions of dollars annually, a Sandvine report states. The report found that live sports, premium content, international programming and news are the most frequently watched through pirate TV services.