# nielsen (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nielsen. Page: Feed: --- ## [Circle City misleads viewers about possible DIRECTV blackout](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/circle-city-misleads-viewers-about-possible-directv-blackout/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ Circle City made a number of demonstrably-false claims about a possible carriage dispute with DIRECTV that could start Monday evening.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and sign up for… ## [DIRECTV begins offering Netflix Standard with some new sign-ups](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/directv-begins-offering-netflix-standard-with-some-new-sign-ups/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ New customers who buy a genre-pack and grab a Gemini Air device can get Netflix with Ads for 12 months at no extra cost.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and sign up for our free… ## [Comcast launches latest Xfinity Member Celebration promo event](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/comcast-launches-latest-xfinity-member-celebration-promo-event/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ Comcast has launched the latest iteration of its Xfinity Member Celebration, a limited-time promotional event running through August 30 that provides existing customers with expanded access to premium channels and services.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories… ## [Gray Media to offer Atlanta Braves games in Spanish](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/gray-media-to-offer-atlanta-braves-games-in-spanish/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ Gray Media has signed an agreement with the Atlanta Braves to air two of its upcoming games in Spanish across more than a dozen Telemundo-affiliated stations in the southeastern United States.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search… ## [Friday Fireside: Guy Bisson, Ampere Analysis (August 21, 2026)](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/guy-bisson-rick-howe-20260821/) _2026-08-21 · TheDesk.net Newsroom · TheDesk.net_ On this episode, Rick Howe chats with Guy Bisson of Ampere Analysis. Guy shares his truly global perspective on the differences between the US and the rest of the world on the decline of legacy media coupled with the rise of digital. — This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure… ## [Prime plans $2bn for LatAm](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/prime-plans-2bn-for-latam/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Advanced Television_ Prime Video has announced plans to invest more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in Latin America between 2027 and 2030. The announcement came at a Prime Video showcase event in Mexico City. The investment will span original programming, locally produced and acquired content, and live sports rights across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile, according to \[…\] ## [Data: Strong UK usage of Roku’s Football Zone](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/data-strong-uk-usage-of-rokus-football-zone/) _2026-08-21 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Streaming specialist Roku UK has shared new data revealing the strong performance of its Football Zone, the dedicated destination launched in June 2026 to help UK fans find and follow coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament, 36 per cent of UK Roku accounts visited the Football Zone to check where the \[…\] ## [Analyst: ‘One Starship launch per day by end-2027’](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/analyst-one-starship-launch-per-day-by-end-2027/) _2026-08-21 · Chris Forrester · Advanced Television_ An analyst at investment outfit Bernstein says that SpaceX could be launching one of its giant Starships every day by the end of next year. Indeed, in a very bullish report, Bernstein raised its SpaceX price target to $248 and reiterated an Overweight rating, framing orbital data centres as a swing factor that could help \[…\] ## [UK cinemas to clamp down on smart glasses](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/uk-cinemas-to-clamp-down-on-smart-glasses/) _2026-08-21 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ In response to recent news reports around privacy concerns raised by the increasing use of Meta Glasses and other wearable technology, trade body UKCA Cinema Association has announced plans to prohibit or restrict their use in its members’ venues. In a statement, it said: “UK cinema operators are aware of the increasing availability and use \[…\] ## [Indiana Pacers, DAZN broadcast partnership](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/indiana-pacers-dazn-broadcast-partnership/) _2026-08-21 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Pacers Sports & Entertainment has announced a new partnership with DAZN, the sports entertainment platform, making it easier than ever for fans to watch the Indiana Pacers. Beginning this season, DAZN becomes the exclusive streaming home of Pacers basketball, bringing fans live games and exclusive team content, with 22 regular season games and four preseason \[…\] ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BdOY7KFtP1PR) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Sky, IG partner for Premier League sponsorship](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/sky-ig-partner-for-premier-league-sponsorship/) _2026-08-21 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Investing and trading platform IG has announced a new three-year partnership with Sky Media, becoming an Official Co-Sponsor of Sky Sports Premier League coverage for the next three seasons. The partnership is one of the IG’s biggest UK marketing investments to date. Launching alongside the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season, IG will \[…\] ## [Chinese satellite business raises $1.94bn](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/chinese-satellite-business-raises-1-94bn/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Advanced Television_ Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) has raised 7 billion yuan (about $1.94 billion) in a Series B financing round, valuing the Chinese commercial satellite operator at about $6.96 billion. Shanghai Spacecom, also known as Shanghai Yuanxin Satellite Technology, was founded in March 2018 by Shanghai Alliance Investment Ltd. The company operates as a state-owned entity. \[…\] ## [800+ aircraft using OneWeb](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/800-aircraft-using-oneweb/) _2026-08-21 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ More than 800 aircraft are now flying on Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network, serving airlines, business operators and government aircraft across every continent. Over the past 12 months, Eutelsat says it has expanded, with customers including American Airlines, Air Canada, avianca and Viva, while further commitments from Japan Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL Linhas Aéreas and \[…\] ## [Hughes Network bankruptcy talks break down](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/hughes-network-bankruptcy-talks-break-down/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Advanced Television_ Hughes Network, part of the EchoStar group of businesses, which is currently involved in debt restructuring negotiations, has suffered a breakdown in restructuring discussions. Debt talks between Hughes and its ad hoc noteholder group have broken down, and this week Hughes released financial disclosures revealing standalone projections for the first time. Credit intelligence company Octus \[…\] ## [Nexxen introduces standardisation of Smart TV home screen](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/21/nexxen-introduces-standardisation-of-smart-tv-home-screen/) _2026-08-20 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Nexxen, the advertising technology platform powered by unique data and media, has announced the launch of the standardisation of Smart TV home screen inventory specifications across original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). Uniform specifications will enable advertisers to more seamlessly activate campaigns within these high-attention environments through Nexxen TV Home Screen, bypassing the… ## [C-SPAN brings radio simulcasts to TV channels during summer lull](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/c-span-brings-radio-simulcasts-to-tv-channels-during-summer-lull/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ C-SPAN said its decision to air progressive and conservative talk shows is part of a tradition to bring radio simulcasts to its network when Congress is not in session.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a… ## [Spectrum SportsNet LA expands into Cox markets after Charter deal closes](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/spectrum-sportsnet-la-expands-into-cox-markets-after-charter-deal-closes/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ The channel brings locally-televised games from the Los Angeles Dodgers to Cox subscribers, who will soon have their pay TV package rebranded as Spectrum TV.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted… ## [Survey: Live streaming now rivals sports as a multi-genre habit](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/survey-live-streaming-now-rivals-sports-as-a-multi-genre-habit/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ Connected TV viewing is largely a shared, co-viewing experience, with viewers open to more ads during live content, according to a new survey by Magnite.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source ,… ## [Gracenote: Global FAST channel count nears 2,200 as sports, news fuels expansion](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/gracenote-data-hub-q3-update-fast-channel-count/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ The latest Gracenote Data Hub update tracks programming across six global SVOD services and more than 2,100 FAST channels.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and sign up for our free… ## [Parks Associates announces advisory board, Roku keynote at Future of Video 2026](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/parks-associates-future-of-video-2026-agenda/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ The two-day executive conference will feature Parks Associates research from its “Streaming Video Tracker” and quarterly consumer studies.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and sign up… ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5FCkaDvjwbm0) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Salem Media completes sale to WaterStone, ending public company run](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/salem-media-completes-sale-to-waterstone-ending-public-company-run/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ WaterStone acquired all outstanding shares of Salem common stock for $1 per share; the closing ends Salem’s run as a publicly traded company after more than five decades.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a… ## [Charter closes $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/charter-closes-34-5-billion-acquisition-of-cox-communications/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ Within a year, the combined company will take the Cox Communications corporate name while continuing to use Spectrum as the consumer-facing brand.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and… ## [Scripps News launches direct-to-reporter audience initiative](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/scripps-news-launches-direct-to-reporter-audience-initiative/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ The program allows audiences to contact Scripps News correspondents through dedicated text numbers and e-mail addresses.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and sign up for our free… ## [Talk Back to Television: Nick Cicero, Monday Metrics (August 20, 2026)](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/rick-howe-nick-cicero-20260820/) _2026-08-20 · TheDesk.net Newsroom · TheDesk.net_ Nick Cicero sits down with Rick Howe to discuss cross-platform audience engagement on connected TV, social media, podcasts, newsletters and other forms of media. Click or tap to watch the full episode on MSN.com— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in… ## [Australia enforces payment for local news](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/australia-enforces-payment-for-local-news/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Advanced Television_ Australian lawmakers have put a price on lifting local news; under the News Bargaining Incentive, social media platforms must either strike commercial deals with Australian news outlets or hand over a 2.5 per cent slice of their advertising earnings to the government instead. The levy is on the Australian revenue generated from advertisements on the \[…\] ## [Research: Entertainment subscription providers worst-rated for payment experience](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/research-entertainment-subscription-providers-worst-rated-for-payment-experience/) _2026-08-20 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Entertainment subscription providers have been ranked the UK’s worst for payment experience, with customers rating them an average score of just 1.27 stars out of five. The findings come from Access PaySuite’s Payment Experience Report 2026, which analysed payment-related customer reviews on Trustpilot across 16 sectors to identify those that have benefited the most from \[…\] ## [Goldman Sachs talks about the ‘Second Space Age’](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/goldman-sachs-talks-about-the-second-space-age/) _2026-08-20 · Chris Forrester · Advanced Television_ Investment bank Goldman Sachs’s Global Institute has issued a report which talks about The Second Space Age, and how markets, technology and power are reshaping the final frontier. The report values the space industry as being worth $1.8 trillion (€1.5trn) by 2035. The report says: “Space is becoming a new pillar of the industrial economy, \[…\] ## [Report calls for UK digital participation](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/report-calls-for-uk-digital-participation/) _2026-08-20 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ The Connection Project has published Connected, a report backed by Britain’s major banks, broadcasters, telecoms operators and leading charities, which argues that digital participation is not a peripheral issue, but central to growth, entertainment, public services and opportunity. The report highlights that full-fibre broadband alone could add £73 billion (€85.3bn) to UK productivity; digital… ## [Sky launches ‘Your Multiview’](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/sky-launches-your-multiview/) _2026-08-20 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Sports fans no longer have to choose between the biggest live events as Sky launches ‘Your Multiview’, allowing customers to watch up to four live Sky Sports events simultaneously on one screen. Launching for the return of the Premier League on August 21st, ‘Your Multiview’ is available only on Sky. On busy sporting weekends, ‘Your \[…\] ## [Spain: DAZN, TVE, TV3 secure Liga F rights](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/spain-dazn-tve-tv3-secure-liga-f-rights/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Advanced Television_ Spain’s Liga F has awarded its domestic TV rights to DAZN, TVE and TV3 for the next three seasons, ending the uncertainty surrounding coverage of the country’s top-flight women’s football competition. Under the new agreement, which covers Spain and Andorra, DAZN will offer all eight matches from every round, while public broadcaster TVE and Catalan \[…\] ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/biLoevYQUudc) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Analysis: FAST Sports programming surges](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/analysis-fast-sports-programming-surges/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Advanced Television_ Gracenote, Nielsen’s content intelligence business, has released its Q3 2026 Data Hub analysis, showing that free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) sports growth extends far beyond new channel launches, with substantially more programming distributed across the ecosystem. The number of FAST channels classified as sports rose 13.8 per cent year over year to 264. Over the \[…\] ## [DAZN renews Serie A rights for the UK&I](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/dazn-renews-serie-a-rights-for-the-uki/) _2026-08-20 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ DAZN, the sports entertainment platform, has renewed its Serie A rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland for the 2026-27 season. The partnership ensures DAZN’s UK&I subscribers will continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of Italy’s top football competition throughout the new season. During each round of fixtures, seven matches will be available exclusively on DAZN. \[…\] ## [Nielsen enhances data measurement](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/nielsen-enhances-data-measurement/) _2026-08-20 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Audience measurement specialist Nielsen has shared a number of key enhancements to its currency methodology before the new broadcast TV season. It says that together, these updates make Big Data + Panel currency measurement more accurate than ever before. As with all of the recent Nielsen measurement innovations, the goal is for more accurate ratings \[…\] ## [DAZN, LiveMode expand Portugal football rights deals](https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/08/20/dazn-livemode-expand-portugal-football-rights-deals/) _2026-08-20 · Colin Mann · Advanced Television_ Sports streaming service DAZN and YouTube-based broadcaster LiveMode TV have partnered to broaden the Portuguese audience for both the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. LiveMode TV will stream one match per matchday from each competition for free on its YouTube channel. These fixtures will simultaneously remain available on DAZN, which continues to \[…\] ## [Hearst Television, Dish Network avoid local TV blackout on satellite](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/hearst-dish-network-carriage-dispute-august-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ The channels will remain on Dish Network through a new multi-year agreement reached Wednesday afternoon; financial terms were not disclosed.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and sign up… ## [Telemundo exec José Suárez among 7 dead in Kenya helicopter crash](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/telemundo-exec-jose-suarez-among-7-dead-in-kenya-helicopter-crash/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ Suárez led three local TV stations in Florida, and also worked at Telemundo outlets in California, Texas and Utah during his career.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source , and sign up for our… ## [WARC: Retail media ad market to top $200 billion as growth slows](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/warc-retail-media-ad-market-to-top-200-billion-as-growth-slows/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ The market is expected to reach $200.4 billion in 2026 and $223.4 billion in 2027; growth is slowing, with retail media expected to rise 11.5 percent in 2027 and 9.8 percent when Amazon is excluded.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google… ## [Verizon outage keeps Maryland TV stations from subscribers](https://thedesk.net/2026/08/verizon-outage-keeps-maryland-tv-stations-from-subscribers/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Keys · TheDesk.net_ An ongoing service disruption involving Verizon's fiber optic network has led thousands of customers to lose access to local TV programming in the Delaware-Maryland border region.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net , a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by…