TV and Radio

WBFF FOX 45/Sinclair, The Baltimore Sun, The David D. Smith Family Foundation, Atlas Restaurant Group and MileOne Autogroup to Support Recovery Effort in Baltimore Harbor with Donations to the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Construction & Property, Entertainment, Philanthropy, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Other Construction & Property, The Baltimore Sun, Atlas, United States Coast Guard, Law enforcement, WBFF, News, Heart, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore Community Foundation, Dentistry

WBFF, The Baltimore Sun, and Atlas Restaurant Group will each donate $50,000 to the recovery fund.

Key Points: 
  • WBFF, The Baltimore Sun, and Atlas Restaurant Group will each donate $50,000 to the recovery fund.
  • The David D. Smith Family Foundation and MileOne Autogroup will each donate $100,000 to the fund.
  • We are honored to support the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund, amplifying our commitment to fostering resilience and unity in the heart of our city,” said Billy Robbins, VP and General Manager, WBFF.
  • Our commitment to the recovery and rebuilding of the bridge is steadfast,” said Michael Fader, Vice President of MileOne Autogroup.

Android TV Box Market Poised for Substantial Growth, Set to Reach $10.32 Billion in 2024 with High Adoption in Asia-Pacific and Emerging 4K Technology Trends - Long-term Forecast to 2028 and 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 5, 2024
TV and Radio, Technology, Men, Department Stores, Family, Consumer, Other Retail, Entertainment, Online, Specialty, Audio, Video, Retail, Internet, Hardware, Women, Consumer Electronics, Online Retail, Ecosystem, AI, Research, Growth, Acquisition, Android TV, Mobile phone

The Global Android TV Box Market Report emphasizes the critical factors contributing to this expansion, including the streaming revolution, enhanced smart TV adoption, and user-friendly interfaces that Android TV boxes offer.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Android TV Box Market Report emphasizes the critical factors contributing to this expansion, including the streaming revolution, enhanced smart TV adoption, and user-friendly interfaces that Android TV boxes offer.
  • The robust foundation of the Android TV box market is further strengthened by innovative product development and strategic industry partnerships.
  • With such versatility in product offerings and distribution channels, the Android TV box market is set to grow across different global sectors and types.
  • It outlines the Android TV box market segments, such as different resolutions and applications, delivering a holistic market view.

Epiq Solutions Completes Acquisition of G3 Technologies’ CyberRadio Solutions Business Unit

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Telecommunications, Satellite, Software, Defense, TV and Radio, Technology, Government Technology, Entertainment, Intelligence, Acquisition, CRS, MD, SDR, Atmosphere, Latham & Watkins, G3, Mobile phone

Epiq Solutions (“Epiq”), a portfolio company of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, L.P. ("Vantage Fund"), and leading provider of software defined radios (“SDR”) and space computing solutions for governments and enterprises, today announced the completion of its acquisition of CyberRadio Solutions (“CRS”), a business unit of G3 Technologies providing high-performance radio frequency (“RF”) products including tuners, downconverters, and signal generators supporting the most demanding defense and intelligence applications.

Key Points: 
  • Epiq Solutions (“Epiq”), a portfolio company of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, L.P. ("Vantage Fund"), and leading provider of software defined radios (“SDR”) and space computing solutions for governments and enterprises, today announced the completion of its acquisition of CyberRadio Solutions (“CRS”), a business unit of G3 Technologies providing high-performance radio frequency (“RF”) products including tuners, downconverters, and signal generators supporting the most demanding defense and intelligence applications.
  • This complements Epiq’s focus on small form factor open architecture SDR modules and platforms where size, weight, and power are critical to enabling customer mission success.
  • The expanded Epiq portfolio has coverage supporting maritime, land, air, and space domains, for a range of customer use-cases including remote sensing, drone detection, direction finding, and communications.
  • “CyberRadio Solutions’ team and product portfolio brings a new dimension to Epiq, where exceptional RF performance is a mission enabler, and we are thrilled to welcome them to our team,” said John Orlando, CEO and co-founder of Epiq Solutions.

Comcast Connects 12,000 Additional Homes and Businesses Across Lynchburg, VA Area

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Carriers and Services, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Entertainment, Internet, Professional Services, Hardware, Business, Technology, Security, TV and Radio, Telecommunications, Storm, Organization, Xfinity, Project, City, Comcast Business, Videotelephony, Enterprise, Senior, Wi-Fi, Video, Internet service provider

Comcast today announced an expansion of its fast, reliable and fiber-based network to 12,000 additional homes and businesses across the Lynchburg, VA area.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast today announced an expansion of its fast, reliable and fiber-based network to 12,000 additional homes and businesses across the Lynchburg, VA area.
  • This expansion includes the following areas:
    Campbell County, VA – Xfinity and Comcast Business services are now available to 6,700 additional homes and businesses in Campbell County, VA.
  • The City of Lynchburg, VA – Comcast is bringing its advanced products and services to 2,100 additional homes and businesses in the City of Lynchburg.
  • Forest, VA – Comcast is bringing its advanced products and services to 3,200 additional homes and businesses in Forest, VA. Construction is underway and services are already available to some homes and businesses.

Shopsense AI Launches Retail Media Platform for Broadcasters

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Technology, Apps, Applications, Consumer, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Music, Marketing, Entertainment, Advertising, Communications, Retail, Social Media, General Entertainment, Artificial Intelligence, Media, Generation Z, Online Retail, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Electronic Commerce, Internet, CMT (American TV channel), Paramount, Paramount Global, CMT, CBS, Collection, CMT Music Awards, Talk

Shopsense AI today announced the launch of its AI-powered retail media platform, with Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) as its inaugural partner.

Key Points: 
  • Shopsense AI today announced the launch of its AI-powered retail media platform, with Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) as its inaugural partner.
  • Paramount Global will debut the new mobile shopping experience powered by Shopsense during the CMT Music Awards red carpet pre-show coverage airing on CMT on Sunday, April 7.
  • Shopsense’s solution lets publishers like Paramount quickly tap into the retail media market, the fastest-growing advertising segment in the U.S., and activate second-screen shopping experiences for viewers.
  • Broadcasters can now offer full-funnel marketing strategies within their own content-driven retail walled garden.

7 in 10 CTV Users Prefer Free, Ad Supported Streaming TV

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Advertising, TV and Radio, Communications, Entertainment, Shift, Habit, FAST, CMO, Multimedia, CTV, Research, Love, Ecosystem, Television

Sixty nine percent of CTV users prefer streaming free, ad supported streaming TV (FAST) content instead of a paid subscription without ads, and over half (53%) spend two or more hours per week using FAST applications.

Key Points: 
  • Sixty nine percent of CTV users prefer streaming free, ad supported streaming TV (FAST) content instead of a paid subscription without ads, and over half (53%) spend two or more hours per week using FAST applications.
  • "Consumers are now overwhelmingly open to ad-supported streaming content, signaling a seismic shift in their CTV habits," said Tony Marlow, CMO at LG Ad Solutions.
  • CTV users find interactive ads of interest: 42% of viewers prefer ads that have interactive features, with 71% of viewers like TV ad creatives that include a QR code.
  • In fact, two in five CTV users already rely on the TV home screen for content recommendations, and we expect that to continue to grow."

MaxLinear, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Entertainment, Semiconductor, Technology, TV and Radio, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Digital, MXL, RF

MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL), a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), analog, digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2024 after the close of market on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL), a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), analog, digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2024 after the close of market on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
  • The company will host a corresponding conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Eastern Europe Pay TV Market Dynamics Report 2024-2029: Analog Declines, Digital Surges Despite Economic Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, Satellite, TV and Radio, Telecommunications, Internet, IPTV, Habit, Employment, Growth, Stagnation, Analog, Satellite television

Despite this overall decrease, the market is showing a dynamic shift from analog to digital offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Despite this overall decrease, the market is showing a dynamic shift from analog to digital offerings.
  • Concurrently, digital pay TV subscriptions are on an upswing, with an expected increase of 9 million during the same timeframe.
  • Russia stands out as a significant market, forecasted to house nearly half of the region's pay TV subscribers by 2029.
  • The future of pay TV in Eastern Europe, amidst shifting social dynamics, promises to be an evolving landscape of consumer preferences and technology-driven offerings.

Mattel Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call Date

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, Children, TV and Radio, Licensing (Entertainment), Specialty, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Retail, Toys, Family, Consumer, Webcast, MAT

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • The webcast and accompanying slides will be available under the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com .
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 12 months following the event.

Veritone and Grabyo Partner to Create AI-Powered Live Clipping, Asset Management and Monetization Solution

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, TV and Radio, Online, Audio, Video, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Organization, Sport, Partnership, AI, Workflow, Creativity, Windows Media Player, Archive, NAB Show, Video game

Through the partnership, Veritone’s award-winning AI-powered media asset management and monetization tool, Digital Media Hub, integrates with Grabyo’s live clipping and editing tools, with automated highlights and live stream logging, to enable customers to accelerate bringing sports content to market.

Key Points: 
  • Through the partnership, Veritone’s award-winning AI-powered media asset management and monetization tool, Digital Media Hub, integrates with Grabyo’s live clipping and editing tools, with automated highlights and live stream logging, to enable customers to accelerate bringing sports content to market.
  • This integration significantly reduces the time it takes to publish assets and provides secure access to global sports rights holders and partners.
  • “The landscape of sports media is becoming increasingly complex with the fragmentation of content sources such as live feeds, video on demand and archives from previous events.
  • This presents challenges for sports organizations aiming to maximize the value of their media assets,” said Sean King, General Manager for Veritone Media and Entertainment.