IAB Tech Lab Launches Its Advanced TV Initiative The effort aims to create more standardization and interoperability across digital video, live streaming, and linear TV environments TV Tech · Dec 7, 2023
NBCUniversal Telemundo Appoints Luis Fernández As Chairman He succeeds Beau Ferrari, who will become a senior advisor focusing on strategic growth TV Tech · Dec 6, 2023
Mark Lazarus on Managing NBCUniversal’s Broadcast, Cable and Streaming Networks Speaking at Paley Center, NBCU exec dishes on sports rights, Taylor Swift’s effect on NFL ratings, the Paris Olympics Broadcasting & Cable · Dec 5, 2023
Comcast Cashes Disney’s $8.61 Billion Check for Hulu The down payment will help offset the $2.8 billion Comcast president Mike Cavanagh said will be lost on streaming this year Broadcasting & Cable · Dec 4, 2023
Instacart Adds Peacock as First-Ever Streaming Partner Subscribers to the Instacart+ grocery delivery platform will have access to Peacock premium at no additional cost TV Tech · Nov 29, 2023
Peacock Available Free to Instacart Plus Customers Offer promoted during ‘Christmas at Rockefeller Center’ special Broadcasting & Cable · Nov 29, 2023
Ubisoft has 'paused' advertising on Twitter Numerous major advertisers have suspended advertising on the platform following a report that found their ads appearing next to pro-Nazi content. PC Gamer · Nov 21, 2023
CEO in Name Only: How to tell if you're a CE-NO instead of a CEO, and what to do about it Corporate leaders like Linda Yaccarino and Bob Chapek show the perils of undermined leadership. Fortune · Nov 21, 2023
Elon Musk's X sues media watchdog over antisemitism report Several companies have stopped working with X over concerns their adverts are appearing next to antisemitic content Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023
Musk's X sues Media Matters over its report on ads next to hate groups' posts Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly called Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America on Monday. WEKU · Nov 21, 2023
Musk's X sues liberal advocacy group Media Matters over its report on ads next to hate groups' posts Elon Musk's social media company formerly known as Twitter has filed a lawsuit against liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Musk says labeling him antisemitic is ‘bogus’ after tweets led to fresh advertiser exodus from X Musk has previously described himself as "pro free speech but against antisemitism of any kind." Fortune · Nov 20, 2023
X bleeds advertisers post controversy Disney, Paramount, NBCUniversal, Comcast and Lionsgate are reportedly pulling ads from Musk's platform Salon · Nov 18, 2023
The Shrek 5 Release Date May Have Been Leaked By An Intern & We’d Like To Hire Them As A TY The intern is now welcome in my swamp (the PTV office). Pedestrian.tv · Nov 9, 2023
Multichannel News · Nov 8, 2023 Roku’s Alison Levin Joins NBCUniversal as President of Advertising Karen Kovacs promoted to president of client partnerships
Multichannel News · Nov 6, 2023 NBCU, Walmart Let Peacock Viewers Buy ‘Below Deck’ Items During pause ads, fans can look through a carousel of products using their remote control
WhatToWatch · Nov 4, 2023 The 10 best Real Housewives stars of all time, ranked Who are the best Real Housewives stars of all time? Here are the best breakout stars from the Bravo reality franchise.
Multichannel News · Nov 3, 2023 BravoCon Sponsors Find Novel Ways To Engage Fans Sandwich shops, piercing trucks, bathroom stalls blend brand messages with Bravo spirit
Fortune · Nov 2, 2023 Disney buys Comcast's stake in streaming service Hulu—but the $8.6 billion price tag is just the beginning and could end up being much more The final bill for the 33% stake in Hulu, Disney's only profitable streaming service, depends on a thorough appraisal of its growth since the May 2019 deal was signed.
Multichannel News · Nov 1, 2023 Disney Set To Buy Comcast’s Hulu Stake for ‘Floor Price’ of $8.61 Billion Price may rise as value of streaming service is assessed
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Five Nights at Freddy’s director might have just struck the most lucrative film deal of 2023 The gamble may just have paid off
Broadcasting & Cable · Nov 1, 2023 NBCUniversal Makes Deal To Bring ‘The Underdog’ to U.S. Reality format was created by STV Studio’s Primal Media and co-owned by GroupM Motion Entertainment
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023 Shoppable TV ads to be tested on Australian viewers for first time Paramount announces it will trial technology giving 10 Play viewers option to buy merch and products or clothing featured in shows
Fortune · Oct 17, 2023 NBC's successor to Yaccarino reveals the power of NFL commercials: 'There’s no bigger brand in the world than Taylor Swift, and she still needed help to actually sell tickets' Average daily ticket sales for Swift’s movie rose 50% after commercials during NFL broadcasts.
Zenger · Oct 17, 2023 BOXXER Is Coming To NBC! BOXXER and NBC Sports strike exclusive media rights deal to bring top boxing events and stars to US audiences