FCC issues public interest reminder as ABC renews broadcast TV licenses
FCC Chairman Carr reminded broadcasters of their “public interest” obligations; ABC said it renewed the licenses of its TV stations under duress.
DIRECTV to raise prices on slimmer, genre-based packages
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Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Versant platform revenue increases during Q1, total revenue slips
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Streaming News
MRC reaffirms accreditation for Nielsen’s Big Data + Panels currency
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TEGNA executives resign as Nexstar works through legal case
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Radio & Television News
Roku adds Fox One to subscription platform ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
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Roku adds Fox One to subscription platform ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
Roku has added Fox One to its premium subscription marketplace available through The Roku Channel app; the service costs $20 per month.
Advertising & Data
MRC reaffirms accreditation for Nielsen’s Big Data + Panels currency
The MRC said it is satisfied Nielsen has addressed points made in a March marketplace update that expressed concern about some of the intelligence firm’s methodologies.
Special Coverage: NextGen TV
Appeals court sides against LG in NextGen TV patents lawsuit
The patent issue involving LG comes as federal regulators consider a nationwide transition to NextGen TV by the end of the decade.
Europe & UK
Ampere Analysis acquires PlumResearch, accepts investment from Goldenpeak
Goldenpeak’s investment in Ampere Analysis will fund expansion, including Ampere’s acquisition of PlumResearch.
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