Digital TV News: CNN
Comcast Xfinity launches $70 sports & news video package
Jan 23, 2025 – Comcast has launched Sports & News TV, a video package for Xfinity Internet customers that brings together live news, top sporting events, hit movies and shows, and primetime TV all in one place.
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Comcast, John Dixon, Cable TV, Digital TV, USA
Amagi and LeadStory launch personalized FAST news channel
Oct 15, 2024 – Amagi has collaborated with Samsung TV Plus and LeadStory to launch a personalized FAST channel that allows viewers to curate their news experience by selecting their preferred news categories.
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Amagi, LeadStory, Samsung TV Plus, Srinivasan KA, Cam Price, Ed Love, Australia, Digital TV, New Zealand, Smart TV, Streaming, UX
WBD International launches first-party data platform
Aug 22, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) International has launched WBD AIM, a first-party data platform for ad campaign targeting, in a number of markets in EMEA, APAC and LatAm.
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Warner Bros. Discovery, Mike Rich, Rob Bradley, Advertising, Asia, Big Data, Digital TV, Europe, Latin America, Middle-East
In the US, time spent streaming surged to over 40% in June
Jul 16, 2024 – According to Nielsen’s June 2024 report of The Gauge, time spent streaming in the U.S. soared to 40.3% of total TV usage, the highest share of TV ever reported in The Gauge.
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Nielsen, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA
Tubi and Pluto lead U.S. surge in free streaming
Jul 1, 2024 – Netflix once again tops the must keep list in 2024 for the fifth year in a row, solidifying its presence as the leading ‘Must Keep’ TV brand in the U.S., according to Solutions Research Group (SRG).
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Solutions Research Group, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA
Max arrives in France and Poland
Jun 11, 2024 – Max is now live and available to watch in France and Poland, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced, completing the first wave of European launches that began last month.
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Warner Bros. Discovery, JB Perrette, Digital TV, France, Poland, Streaming
Disney and WBD announce Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle
May 8, 2024 – Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max, set to launch this summer in the U.S.
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Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Joe Earley, JB Perrette, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
CNN and WBD Sports launch programmatic marketplace
May 9, 2024 – CNN International Commercial and WBD (Warner Bros. Discovery) Sports Europe have joined forces to launch WBD Connect, offering programmatic access to ad inventory on WBD platforms and channels.
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Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN International Commercial, Magnite, Mike Rich, Rob Bradley, Rebecca Ackers, Advertising, Digital TV, Worldwide
Warner Bros. Discovery to launch Max in Europe beginning May 21
Mar 21, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) has announced that Max, its enhanced streaming service, will launch in the first European countries beginning May 21.
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Warner Bros. Discovery, JB Perrette, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming
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