Ampere: Streamers waiting longer for return of hit shows
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Fox News seeks appeal in Gavin Newsom defamation lawsuit
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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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Nexstar Chief Legal Officer Rachel Morgan departs company
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Radio & Television News
Google says Chromecast support will continue after erroneous reports claim otherwise
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Sports Desk
Roku adds Fox One to subscription platform ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
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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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