iSpot has appointed former DocuSign exec Nipun Dureja as CTO, unifying core teams to boost measurement accuracy and reliability. This hire strengthens iSpot’s competitive position against Nielsen, as it gains industry certifications and seeks to provide consistent cross-platform metrics amid…

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max is now available as a Prime Video add-on in Sweden and as HBO Max in Holland, offering ad-supported and standard plans with Eurosport’s live sports access. This move supports WBD’s global subscriber growth, now over 110…

The Hollywood Reporter examines John Malone’s strategic portfolio shifts, with analysts predicting possible asset spin-offs at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to unlock value, and a tax-efficient merger between Charter Communications and Liberty Broadband. These moves align with Malone’s focus on…

The Cincinnati Reds are seeking a new broadcast partner after ending their long relationship with Bally Sports (now FanDuel Sports Network Ohio) following a failed agreement with Diamond Sports Group. As part of the separation, the Reds are selling their…

TEGNA has appointed Dhanusha Sivajee as Chief Experience Officer, where she will lead brand, marketing, and digital consumer product development for TEGNA’s local TV and digital platforms. Sivajee, previously CMO at Angi, Inc., brings extensive experience from roles at AOL…

Appfigures reveals that top apps downloaded by U.S. Gen Z young adults in 2024 include Temu, TikTok, and Meta’s Threads, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Popular choices like ChatGPT, Spotify, and CapCut reflect Gen Z’s diverse interests across shopping, social media, and…

Fast Company explores why sports streaming remains unsolved and increasingly fragmented. While traditional pay TV retains most sports content, frustrating fans with high costs and complex bundling, tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Netflix are moving into exclusive sports deals…

Parks Associates’ report, “Battle of the Platforms: Assessing Connected TV Ecosystems,” reveals that Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung dominate U.S. streaming devices, accounting for 65% of primary streaming devices in households. Roku and Amazon lead in media players, while…

TVREV digs into Warner Bros. Discovery’s legal fallout with the NBA, uncovering specifics of the league’s new deals with NBC and Amazon. NBC’s contract includes an early-week schedule with national game slots, limited betting features, and required NBA promotions across…

The St. Louis Cardinals have secured a multi-year broadcast deal with Diamond Sports, now FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, covering linear and digital rights. This deal, with a 20% rights fee reduction, may include a $15/month direct-to-consumer option.