CTV ads get an AI accountability test | AMTC News
Pinterest's tvScientific is pushing AI creative scoring into CTV, while World Cup coverage tests streaming, connectivity and interactive sports features. Also covered: DOCSIS interoperability, ITV World Cup viewing, Ligue1+ pricing, Disney+ with NPO, Spain's child-protection framework, ACE anti-piracy action and colour grading craft
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SpaceX goes public in record IPO
Our top story: SpaceX has gone public. Shares began trading Friday under the ticker SPCX, in what the Guardian calls the largest IPO debut yet.
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Pinterest brings AI scoring to CTV creative
tvScientific by Pinterest has launched Creative Advisor, an AI tool that tests CTV creative elements against business outcomes.
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World Cup coverage tests the tech stack
TVBEurope says the 2026 FIFA World Cup will test broadcast technology, attention economics and connectivity across the live ecosystem.
tvbeurope.com (opens in a new tab)KAN adds interactive World Cup features
Redge Technologies has added sports features to Israel's KAN streaming platform ahead of the World Cup.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)DOCSIS milestone points toward 4.0 rollout
CableLabs says cable modem devices from six manufacturers have achieved DOCSIS 3.1 verified interoperability status, clearing another deployment hurdle.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)ITV draws 7.7 million for World Cup opener
ITV says 7.7 million viewers peaked for the World Cup opener across television and streaming on June eleventh.
Ligue1+ plans a subscription increase
In France, Ligue1+ plans to raise its monthly subscription price for the 2026-27 season.
Disney+ and NPO team on Wolven
Disney+ and Dutch public broadcaster NPO will premiere a local adaptation of Wolven simultaneously across both services.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)Spain sets new child-protection framework
Spain's CNMC has started a new audiovisual child-protection agreement covering age ratings and content descriptors.
ACE wins 9 million dollar IPTV judgment
ACE has secured a 9 million dollar default judgment against a long-running illegal streaming operator in Pennsylvania.
Colour grading puts emotion first
Finally, colourist Sandra Klass tells TVBEurope that grading is about emotional tone as much as technical correction.
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