Television News Daily
Friday, January 4, 2019

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Oh No! Here Come The Golden Globes Again
by Adam Buckman, Featured Columnist

This year's Golden Globes arrives Sunday night for three hours, hosted by Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh. Read the whole story

  • TV Stations' M&A Deals Grow In 2018, Hit $8B
    by Wayne Friedman

    U.S. broadcast TV stations' deal-making dollar volume rose from $5.03 billion in 2017 to $8.05 billion in 2018, according to Kagan. Read the whole story

  • 'Mystery Box' Branded Content Invades YouTube, 'Loot Box' Concerns Linger
    by Alex Weprin

    A wave of sketchy branded content videos have hit some of the most popular YouTube channels, promoting a service that is either a gambling … Read the whole story

  • Hackers Take Over Google Chromecasts To Promote YouTube Channel
    by Alex Weprin

    The "CastHack" takes advantage of a router setting that makes some smart devices, including Chromecast streaming video players, viewable on the public internet. Hackers … Read the whole story

  • Synamedia To Launch Software That Fights Credential Sharing
    by Alex Weprin

    The goal is to identify casual sharing, then find ways to monetize it without alienating consumers. Synamedia's clients include Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Disney and … Read the whole story

  • COMMENTARY
    Does TV Benefit From Less Social Media Sharing?
    by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer

    Linear TV consumption doesn't have the same tools to leverage more viewing -- although many traditional TV networks do have their own websites. Read the whole story