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#fcc
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago
Right-wing politics

FCC wants to "gender police" kids' TV shows by adding warnings about trans characters - LGBTQ Nation

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
Washington DC

Trump FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Attend WHCD Amid Growing Outrage From Journalists at Attacks on Free Speech

fromWIRED
1 week ago
Media industry

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

FCC wants to "gender police" kids' TV shows by adding warnings about trans characters - LGBTQ Nation

FCC is seeking to revise TV ratings to address concerns about gender identity themes in children's programming.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Supreme Court arguments make it clear that FCC fines are "nonbinding"

FCC fines require court enforcement and are nonbinding unless upheld by a jury.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Attend WHCD Amid Growing Outrage From Journalists at Attacks on Free Speech

Brendan Carr's attendance at the WHCD raises concerns about honoring Trump's administration amid attacks on the free press.
Public health
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 hour ago

Comcast beats revenue, earnings expectations as broadband losses improve

Comcast's broadband customer losses improved significantly, with only 65,000 lost compared to 183,000 in the same period last year, indicating a positive shift in customer retention.
Media industry
#meta
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
4 hours ago

Digest: DSP Bedrock Platform Pilots Index Exchange's Index Cloud; Meta Sued Over Scam Ads; Radiocentre Urges MPs to Reject BBC Ads

Index Exchange launches Index Cloud to enhance programmatic auctions, while CFA sues Meta for allowing scam ads, and Radiocentre opposes BBC advertising.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
22 hours ago
Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago
Media industry

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
22 hours ago

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.
Public health
fromKOMO
13 hours ago

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

California is advancing a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to combat addiction and mental health issues.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
22 hours ago

YouTube Partners With SiriusXM on Audio Advertising For Podcasts and More

SiriusXM partners with YouTube to enhance ad measurement for audio content, leveraging their combined reach in the podcasting space.
#streaming
Digital life
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Digital life
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
2 days ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

The Rural Broadband Protection Act passes the House, headed for president's desk

The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 mandates the FCC to vet funding applications for affordable broadband in rural areas.
#youtube
Marketing tech
from9to5Google
16 hours ago

YouTube teams up with SiriusXM for audio ads on podcasts, more

SiriusXM becomes the exclusive advertising representative for YouTube's audio-first content in the US, enhancing ad offerings for podcasts and similar media.
Media industry
fromEngadget
1 day ago

YouTube is muting push notifications from channels you don't watch

YouTube will mute notifications from creators not engaged with in the last month to reduce clutter and prevent users from disabling notifications.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
Television
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 days ago

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.
#universal-service-fund
Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Universal Service critical to network sustainability: Report

Universal Service Fund support is critical for sustaining rural broadband and voice services; a 40% reduction would threaten network viability in underserved areas.
Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Universal Service critical to network sustainability: Report

Universal Service Fund support is critical for sustaining rural broadband and voice services; a 40% reduction would threaten network viability in underserved areas.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Opensignal: Can Starlink make the grade as a BEAD provider?

Starlink's BEAD awards cover 476,000 locations, but it faces performance, capacity, and affordability challenges as a scalable solution.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
23 hours ago

A whole new way to think about TV advertising | MarTech

Television advertising is evolving with AI-driven product placements, addressing viewer engagement and improving return on ad spend.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Amazon won't release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore

Amazon's Fire streaming devices previously ran on Fire OS, an Android fork that often used outdated software. The transition to Vega OS aims to modernize the software experience and enhance control over device usage.
Tech industry
#media-consolidation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago
Media industry

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
Television
fromMen's Journal
4 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
#ftc
Media industry
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media

The FTC is pressuring advertisers to end brand-safety initiatives, impacting ad placements based on political and ideological viewpoints.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media

The FTC is pressuring advertisers to end brand-safety initiatives, impacting ad placements based on political and ideological viewpoints.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

How native CTV is solving the channel's attention problem

CTV has entered a performance era, focusing on results and effective formats that turn viewer attention into action.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

What the looming sale of CNN means for Trump's feud with the network

"I think the people that have run CNN for the last long period of time are a disgrace. I think it's imperative that CNN be sold."
US news
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
#google
Media industry
fromDailywire
3 days ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
Media industry
fromDailywire
3 days ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
Media industry
fromDigiday
22 hours ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

The Tech Lab's New Programmatic Governance Council Is So Over All The Ad Tech Drama | AdExchanger

IAB Tech Lab formed the Programmatic Governance Council to address transparency issues in the $200 billion programmatic ad market.
Privacy professionals
fromAol
6 days ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
3 days ago

Viant acquires TVision to realize CTV advertising trifecta

Viant acquires TVision Insights for $40 million to enhance ad measurement and improve programmatic ad-buying capabilities.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

It Was a Bold, Multimillion-Dollar Experiment. They Wanted to Change Cable News Forever. What They Actually Did Was Far More Revealing.

Modern cable news struggles due to partisanship, prompting networks like NewsNation to adopt a centrist approach to attract viewers.
fromAxios
2 days ago

Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger

District Judge Troy Nunley stated that the merger would force national pay-TV providers like DirecTV to lift their prices on consumers, causing 'irreparable harm.'
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
6 days ago

LEADING INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS SUPPORT NEW CONNECTED TV INITIATIVE IN EUROPE

The European Connected TV Initiative aims to explore and unlock the potential of CTVs in Europe through industry collaboration.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
4 weeks ago

EU broadcasters urge tighter rules on Big Tech's control for Smart TV

The ACT urges the European Commission to classify smart TV operating systems and virtual assistants as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act.
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
6 days ago

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.
#nexstar
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna hinges on FCC rule changes initiated by Chairman Brendan Carr's deregulatory agenda.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial

A federal judge has blocked Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna pending an antitrust trial, requiring separate operation of the stations.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Two local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna raises antitrust concerns and may impact local news coverage and viewer costs.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit

Nexstar cannot merge with Tegna yet due to potential harm to competition and public interest.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna has been approved by the FCC despite lawsuits aiming to block it.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna hinges on FCC rule changes initiated by Chairman Brendan Carr's deregulatory agenda.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial

A federal judge has blocked Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna pending an antitrust trial, requiring separate operation of the stations.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Two local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna raises antitrust concerns and may impact local news coverage and viewer costs.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit

Nexstar cannot merge with Tegna yet due to potential harm to competition and public interest.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna has been approved by the FCC despite lawsuits aiming to block it.
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
6 days ago

Blavity Media Group Expands Into Connected TV Through Partnership With OTTera - Blavity

"Black culture has never been confined to one screen, and neither should the brands that want to show up authentically for our audience. This partnership with OTTera means that for the first time, a brand can walk into BMG and leave with a campaign that reaches Black America from their morning scroll to their living room couch. That is a first in Black media, and we built it," said Morgan DeBaun, CEO.
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

FCC Chair Thinks NFL Puts Too Many Games on Streaming Services as Trump's DOJ Opens Probe into Broadcast Deals

The FCC is concerned about the NFL's broadcasting deals impacting local broadcasters and viewer access to games through traditional media.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Advertising watchdog rules in favor of Verizon promotion

Verizon's advertising adequately disclosed a future price increase for its wireless service, according to the NAD ruling.
fromEMARKETER
2 weeks ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix, causing an 8% stock drop, while the company maintains its ambitious mission and growth outlook.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FCC chair calls Paramount/WBD merger "a lot cleaner" than defunct Netflix deal

Paramount said that it lined up "an aggregate $24 billion commitment from three sovereign wealth funds" from Gulf countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar. Paramount said at the time that the sovereign wealth funds "agreed to forgo all governance rights (including board representation)."
Venture
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump FCC Chair Confirms He's Started Enforcement Proceedings' Against The View

The FCC opened an investigation into ABC's The View over equal-time guidance, and Chairman Carr vowed to hold broadcasters accountable for political influence.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Stealing cable has evolved: the new face of TV piracy

SuperBox devices enable inexpensive access to pirated live TV and sports through a network of resellers and Chinese makers, bypassing cable and streaming subscriptions.
US news
fromEngadget
1 month ago

FCC approves the merger of cable giants Cox and Charter

The FCC approved Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, citing benefits including job repatriation, rural broadband expansion, lower prices, and elimination of DEI-based hiring practices.
Law
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Talkie asks FCC to reverse state and local pole prohibitions

Talkie seeks FCC preemption under Section 253 to prevent Queen Anne's County and MD DoIT from imposing rights-of-way and resource-sharing rules on fixed wireless deployments.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

The 'C' In CTV Is For Cart; Held To Account | AdExchanger

Amazon's interactive video ad tech will enhance Samsung TV Plus with engaging shopping features for viewers and measurable results for advertisers.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally-or at all-to talk radio

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr selectively enforces equal-time rules on TV talk shows while avoiding similar enforcement on conservative-dominated talk radio, raising concerns about unequal regulatory application.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Is Winning': FCC Chair Boasts He's Remaking the Media by Pushing Out Left-Leaning Figures

FCC Chair Brendan Carr claims media is being remade by removing left-leaning figures, asserting President Trump is winning against fake news.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech

FCC scrutiny of entertainment shows, paired with growing corporate media consolidation, risks regulatory intervention that could curtail media freedom in the United States.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago

How the FCC Could Quietly Smother Network TV - Without Ever 'Banning' Free Speech

Political pressure and regulatory power threaten free speech on American television, leading to self-censorship among broadcasters.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Why ads.txt Needs To Evolve For Connected TV | AdExchanger

CTV supply chain trust requires transparency and accurate representation of complex monetization arrangements, not elimination of complexity through supply chain consolidation.
Television
fromBGR
1 month ago

Why TV Streaming Ads Are So Loud (And What You Can Do About It) - BGR

Streaming ads are often louder than programming because advertisers boost ad volume to grab attention, but device audio features and laws can mitigate the problem.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Netflix dominates streaming. No wonder it's trying to redefine the market | Fortune

The Netflix–Warner Bros. merger risks creating an unrivaled subscription streaming monopoly that could harm consumers and content creators.
Television
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

What can brands learn from the changing television landscape?

High-quality, platform-agnostic television content attracts diverse audiences across traditional and OTT platforms, creating opportunities for producers and brands to engage viewers in new ways.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Growing pains: Industry has shown that bigger isn't always better

We don't need proof, says one short-seller out for the kill, because we finally have a good story to tell. Cooked books can be explained as simply a misalignment between the velocity of my vision and the velocity of regulation, according to the slippery fintech entrepreneur Whitney Halberstram. The gap in between is where smart people have always made money.
Television
fromWIRED
1 month ago

FCC Enforcement Chief Offered to Help Brendan Carr Target Disney, Records Show

Noting that he had been a broadcaster himself, Hadley wrote that the 'absolute lack of accountability has always confused (and sickened) me,' telling Carr and Delacourt: 'Please, do not let up, and let me know if I can help in any way.'
Media industry
fromThedrum
2 months ago

To Compete With Walled Gardens, TV Must Become A Platform: 605's Levine

"Until maybe eight years ago, television in and of itself was a very clean and tidy well-lit marketplace. It was very clear and easy to understand this television universe. "What's happened is, with the rise of streaming, particularly through the pandemic, we're seeing streaming begin to rival and sometimes exceed linear viewership. "And that has created a massive amount of fragmentation for the television universe."
Television
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

The Best Way To Embrace Convergent TV? Break Down The Silos Between Linear And Streaming | AdExchanger

Marketers must adopt convergent TV strategies that blend linear and streaming approaches rather than debating programmatic versus direct buying methods.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Local Media Needs Consolidation To Compete, But An Outdated Legal Standard Stands In The Way | AdExchanger

Local broadcasters need regulatory changes to gain scale and modernize, enabling competition with Big Tech and better serve local advertisers and communities.
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