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      <title><![CDATA[Wurl launches Content Intelligence Platform for programmatic CTV targeting]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.advanced-television.com/2026/09/15/wurl-launches-content-intelligence-platform/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl has launched its Content Intelligence Platform, a solution designed to provide demand-side platforms with scene-level and object-level contextual signals for programmatic CTV advertising. The platform integrates data from partners including KERV, Peer39, and IRIS.TV to improve targeting capabilities across premium streaming inventory.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl has launched its Content Intelligence Platform, a solution designed to provide demand-side platforms with scene-level and object-level contextual signals for programmatic CTV advertising. The platform integrates data from partners including KERV, Peer39, and IRIS.TV to improve targeting capabilities across premium streaming inventory.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[AppLovin shifts to pure ad-tech model after selling Apps business]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://hatedmoats.substack.com/p/applovin-deep-dive-can-the-money]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[AppLovin has transitioned into a pure-play advertising technology company following the 2025 divestiture of its mobile gaming apps business. The company now focuses on its Axon AI engine and Wurl CTV platform, though it faces market skepticism regarding the sustainability of its algorithmic performance and expansion into non-gaming verticals.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[AppLovin has transitioned into a pure-play advertising technology company following the 2025 divestiture of its mobile gaming apps business. The company now focuses on its Axon AI engine and Wurl CTV platform, though it faces market skepticism regarding the sustainability of its algorithmic performance and expansion into non-gaming verticals.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[AppLovin shares fall 20% despite $1.9B Q2 revenue and 50% growth]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.adexchanger.com/platforms/applovin-asks-for-patience-as-it-grows-its-ecommerce-and-consumer-ads-business]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[AppLovin reported $1.9 billion in Q2 revenue and $1.3 billion in net income, though its stock fell due to slower-than-expected growth in its new consumer advertising business. The company intends to expand its ad tech beyond mobile gaming into non-gaming apps, the open web, and eventually CTV via its Wurl acquisition.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[AppLovin reported $1.9 billion in Q2 revenue and $1.3 billion in net income, though its stock fell due to slower-than-expected growth in its new consumer advertising business. The company intends to expand its ad tech beyond mobile gaming into non-gaming apps, the open web, and eventually CTV via its Wurl acquisition.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[AdExchanger]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[AdGood repurposes unsold CTV inventory for nonprofit advertising at $6 CPMs]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.forbes.com/sites/rickellis/2026/07/24/adgood-provides-affordable-ctv-advertising-for-nonprofits/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[AdGood, a startup founded by Wurl alumni, provides a platform for nonprofits to access discounted CTV advertising inventory donated by publishers such as LG, Samsung, and A&E. The company utilizes an AI-driven ad management tool to facilitate campaign creation and targeting for organizations that previously found linear television advertising cost-prohibitive.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[AdGood, a startup founded by Wurl alumni, provides a platform for nonprofits to access discounted CTV advertising inventory donated by publishers such as LG, Samsung, and A&E. The company utilizes an AI-driven ad management tool to facilitate campaign creation and targeting for organizations that previously found linear television advertising cost-prohibitive.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Forbes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[FAST Executives Shift Focus From Channel Quantity To Scene-Level Data]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[At the StreamTV Show, executives from Tastemade, Fuse Media, 24i, Revry, and Wurl argued that the FAST market must transition from increasing channel counts to improving search discovery through contextual data. Panelists emphasized that standardized ad measurement, audience-intent targeting, and scene-level artificial intelligence analysis are essential to scale modern streaming ad revenues.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[At the StreamTV Show, executives from Tastemade, Fuse Media, 24i, Revry, and Wurl argued that the FAST market must transition from increasing channel counts to improving search discovery through contextual data. Panelists emphasized that standardized ad measurement, audience-intent targeting, and scene-level artificial intelligence analysis are essential to scale modern streaming ad revenues.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exact scene analysis shows 35.7% of FAST news is brand safe]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.streamtvinsider.com/advertising/news-and-brand-safety-advertisers-are-missing-out-wurl-report-says]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl's CTV Trends Report reveals that 35.7% of news scenes on FAST platforms are brand safe, challenging broad genre-level exclusions by advertisers. The report shows news represents 8.6% of total FAST viewing hours, arguing that scene-level contextual targeting can unlock this premium, highly engaged inventory.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl's CTV Trends Report reveals that 35.7% of news scenes on FAST platforms are brand safe, challenging broad genre-level exclusions by advertisers. The report shows news represents 8.6% of total FAST viewing hours, arguing that scene-level contextual targeting can unlock this premium, highly engaged inventory.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[StreamTV Insider]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[FAST Viewing Up 43% YoY, Ad Revenue to Exceed $12B by 2027]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.wurl.com/blog/the-state-of-free-streaming-tv-fasts-next-phase/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[This Wurl article details the significant growth of Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST), with viewing hours increasing 43% year-over-year and projected ad revenues exceeding $12 billion by 2027. It highlights how content investment, improved advertising capabilities like addressability and scene-level targeting, and a self-reinforcing cycle are driving this expansion, benefiting both advertisers and publishers.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This Wurl article details the significant growth of Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST), with viewing hours increasing 43% year-over-year and projected ad revenues exceeding $12 billion by 2027. It highlights how content investment, improved advertising capabilities like addressability and scene-level targeting, and a self-reinforcing cycle are driving this expansion, benefiting both advertisers and publishers.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wurl]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wurl Data Shows Untapped Ad Inventory in FAST News Channels]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl's latest CTV Trends Report advocates for advertisers to re-evaluate their brand safety strategies on FAST news channels, suggesting that broad exclusions lead to missed valuable audiences. The report highlights how scene-level contextual targeting, which evaluates content moments before ad breaks, provides advertisers with more precise control to unlock premium inventory. Wurl's CEO Dave Bernath noted that this technology allows for a more nuanced approach to brand safety compared to traditional genre-level exclusions.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl's latest CTV Trends Report advocates for advertisers to re-evaluate their brand safety strategies on FAST news channels, suggesting that broad exclusions lead to missed valuable audiences. The report highlights how scene-level contextual targeting, which evaluates content moments before ad breaks, provides advertisers with more precise control to unlock premium inventory. Wurl's CEO Dave Bernath noted that this technology allows for a more nuanced approach to brand safety compared to traditional genre-level exclusions.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Demand Gen Report]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Streaming Delays Double to 21 Months; Wurl: CTV News Ad Risk Predictable]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://videoweek.com/2026/06/02/week-in-charts-les-binet-on-the-impact-of-ai-ofcom-finds-tv-based-podcasts-improve-fan-experience-and-breaking-down-brand-safety-risks-in-tv-news/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl research indicates that brand safety risks in CTV news are concentrated and predictable, suggesting a more targeted advertising approach. Separately, Ofcom found that video podcasts linked to TV shows improve the UK viewing experience for over half of weekly podcast listeners. Additionally, Ampere Analysis highlighted that the average gap between seasons for streaming originals has nearly doubled, potentially increasing subscriber churn.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl research indicates that brand safety risks in CTV news are concentrated and predictable, suggesting a more targeted advertising approach. Separately, Ofcom found that video podcasts linked to TV shows improve the UK viewing experience for over half of weekly podcast listeners. Additionally, Ampere Analysis highlighted that the average gap between seasons for streaming originals has nearly doubled, potentially increasing subscriber churn.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[VideoWeek]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[In Context: Rethinking the role of contextual advertising in CTV | Wurl]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl published an article discussing the role of contextual advertising in helping brands understand the environment surrounding their ads in CTV. The piece features insights from Peer39 on this advertising technology.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl published an article discussing the role of contextual advertising in helping brands understand the environment surrounding their ads in CTV. The piece features insights from Peer39 on this advertising technology.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wurl]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[In Context: How authentic, emotion-driven advertising is powering CTV]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.wurl.com/blog/in-context-with-kantar-how-authentic-emotion-driven-advertising-is-powering-ctv-performance/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The article from Wurl highlights Kantar's views on how contextual targeting can enhance authenticity and improve outcomes for Connected TV (CTV) advertisers. It suggests that emotion-driven advertising, when delivered within relevant contexts, is effective on streaming television platforms.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The article from Wurl highlights Kantar's views on how contextual targeting can enhance authenticity and improve outcomes for Connected TV (CTV) advertisers. It suggests that emotion-driven advertising, when delivered within relevant contexts, is effective on streaming television platforms.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wurl]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Shift to Model-First Audience Targeting: Why LLMs are the New Media Planning Baseline]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.reddit.com/r/u_BusySeedAgency/comments/1rytqkf/modeldriven_targeting_how_llms_replace/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The article argues that media planning and audience targeting are shifting from static interest segments toward real-time, model-driven inference using LLMs, emphasizing first-party data, ID-free approaches, and adaptive creative. It cites examples relevant to streaming advertising, including Viant’s integration with Wurl for scene-level CTV targeting/measurement, Yahoo DSP’s integration of Comscore ID-free audiences, and Charter Spectrum Reach’s "Architect" for automated cross-channel budget allocation, alongside publisher initiatives like Dotdash Meredith’s OpenAI licensing and The New York Times’ AI ad-planning pilot.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The article argues that media planning and audience targeting are shifting from static interest segments toward real-time, model-driven inference using LLMs, emphasizing first-party data, ID-free approaches, and adaptive creative. It cites examples relevant to streaming advertising, including Viant’s integration with Wurl for scene-level CTV targeting/measurement, Yahoo DSP’s integration of Comscore ID-free audiences, and Charter Spectrum Reach’s "Architect" for automated cross-channel budget allocation, alongside publisher initiatives like Dotdash Meredith’s OpenAI licensing and The New York Times’ AI ad-planning pilot.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[BusySeedAgency]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[AppLovin's Strategy to Turn Streaming TV Into a Performance Marketing Channel]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The post describes AppLovin's approach to streaming television, positioning TV as a direct performance marketing channel rather than just a brand awareness medium. It notes that free streaming services are enabling more measurable advertising outcomes and that AppLovin is using Wurl to connect TV ad inventory to its own performance marketing infrastructure.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The post describes AppLovin's approach to streaming television, positioning TV as a direct performance marketing channel rather than just a brand awareness medium. It notes that free streaming services are enabling more measurable advertising outcomes and that AppLovin is using Wurl to connect TV ad inventory to its own performance marketing infrastructure.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Emotional contextual targeting more than doubles CTV ad attention duration]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.wurl.com/blog/in-context-with-tvision-the-efficacy-of-scene-level-contextual-targeting/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl and TVision released a study showing that emotionally relevant contextual ad placements in CTV can significantly increase attention duration from 30% to 70%. This approach provides marketers with a method to enhance ad performance without requiring larger budgets, emphasizing smarter placements over higher spend. The study highlights contextual targeting as a key driver for ad engagement and better outcomes across the marketing funnel.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl and TVision released a study showing that emotionally relevant contextual ad placements in CTV can significantly increase attention duration from 30% to 70%. This approach provides marketers with a method to enhance ad performance without requiring larger budgets, emphasizing smarter placements over higher spend. The study highlights contextual targeting as a key driver for ad engagement and better outcomes across the marketing funnel.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wurl]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Innovid and Wurl Pair Emotional Targeting With Dynamic Creative Optimization]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Innovid and Wurl collaborated on a QSR advertising campaign, leveraging Wurl's emotional content targeting and Innovid's dynamic creative optimization to achieve improved results. The initiative highlighted a shift towards using context as a creative input in CTV advertising, not just a targeting parameter. Innovid emphasizes that creative drives about 50% of campaign performance, utilizing AI for scene-level insights.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Innovid and Wurl collaborated on a QSR advertising campaign, leveraging Wurl's emotional content targeting and Innovid's dynamic creative optimization to achieve improved results. The initiative highlighted a shift towards using context as a creative input in CTV advertising, not just a targeting parameter. Innovid emphasizes that creative drives about 50% of campaign performance, utilizing AI for scene-level insights.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wurl]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Where to Find FreeWheel at Advertising Week New York]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.linkedin.com/posts/freewheel_awny2025-activity-7380973278426832896-0RBO?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAF-ME4cBwSmApfmo85Dlj1bWmJ0vuc1-lcQ]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[FreeWheel will participate in Advertising Week New York 2025, with Alex Strickland speaking at Wurl's Streaming TV Summit and Jon Mansell presenting at LG Ad Solutions' CTV panel. This involvement underscores FreeWheel's influence in the evolving streaming video landscape and its commitment to industry dialogue.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[FreeWheel will participate in Advertising Week New York 2025, with Alex Strickland speaking at Wurl's Streaming TV Summit and Jon Mansell presenting at LG Ad Solutions' CTV panel. This involvement underscores FreeWheel's influence in the evolving streaming video landscape and its commitment to industry dialogue.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inside the Stream: FAST Viewership Increases, But Monetization Challenges Remain]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.videonuze.com/article/inside-the-stream-fast-viewership-increases-but-monetization-challenges-remain]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl's latest data shows a significant rise in FAST channel viewership and viewing hours over the past year, indicating growing consumer adoption. However, ad fill rates continue to decline, highlighting ongoing monetization hurdles in a fragmented streaming environment with expanding content options and free viewing.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl's latest data shows a significant rise in FAST channel viewership and viewing hours over the past year, indicating growing consumer adoption. However, ad fill rates continue to decline, highlighting ongoing monetization hurdles in a fragmented streaming environment with expanding content options and free viewing.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[VideoNuze]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Wurl Appoints New CEO ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dave Bernath has succeeded Ron Gutman, who is retiring after steering the company through significant growth. This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for industry professionals monitoring executive shifts and growth strategies within the streaming video technology sector.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Viant’s IRIS.TV has collaborated with IPG Mediabrands and Acxiom to develop a contextual CTV solution, enhancing targeted advertising through improved contextual awareness. This partnership signifies a strategic move toward more precise and privacy-conscious CTV advertising in the streaming video industry.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl, in partnership with TVision, published a study across 50+ CTV campaigns, finding that emotional alignment between ads and content significantly increases viewer attention and watch time. Wurl's BrandDiscovery product, which uses GenAI to match ads to the emotional tone of content, is highlighted as a solution to drive stronger brand outcomes. The report details how emotionally aligned ads lead to higher attention scores, reduced cognitive friction, and improved brand metrics such as favorability and purchase intent.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dave Bernath has been appointed CEO of Wurl, signaling strategic leadership for the streaming TV vendor amid evolving market demands. Additionally, TelevisaUnivision strengthens its communications leadership with a new chief communications officer, underscoring the importance of strong media relations in streaming and broadcast industries.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave Bernath has been appointed CEO of Wurl, signaling strategic leadership for the streaming TV vendor amid evolving market demands. Additionally, TelevisaUnivision strengthens its communications leadership with a new chief communications officer, underscoring the importance of strong media relations in streaming and broadcast industries.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Introducing BrandDiscovery: GenAI-powered contextual targeting | Wurl]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl has introduced BrandDiscovery, a new GenAI-powered contextual targeting solution for CTV advertisers. This platform leverages AI to analyze content streams in real-time, identifying content genres, brand safety elements, and emotional sentiment at a scene level to improve ad relevance and performance. Wurl is making BrandDiscovery available at no additional cost across over 60 billion CTV impressions per month in the US.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Amazon is shutting down its 'Prime' FAST channel in Germany and Austria after 15 months of operation while simultaneously expanding its third-party 'Channels' marketplace into Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland. The shuttered FAST channel was powered by Wurl, which provides cloud-based software and scheduling services for linear streaming experiences.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Amazon is shutting down its 'Prime' FAST channel in Germany and Austria after 15 months of operation while simultaneously expanding its third-party 'Channels' marketplace into Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland. The shuttered FAST channel was powered by Wurl, which provides cloud-based software and scheduling services for linear streaming experiences.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[WURL: AI-Powered Scene-Level CTV Targeting Boosts Ad Relevance]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:10:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[WURL CEO Dave Bernath discusses the evolution of CTV advertising from show-level to scene-level contextual targeting. This advancement uses AI to analyze content in real-time, improving ad relevance and viewer engagement. The shift aims to provide a more premium advertising experience and drive better campaign performance.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[CTV Trends Report: Rethinking Brand Safety for News | Wurl]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:34:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl's "CTV Trends Report: Rethinking Brand Safety for News" highlights that news content accounts for 8.6% of FAST viewing, yet outdated brand safety controls are limiting ad spend in this category. The report suggests that scene-level data could unlock missed advertising opportunities for brands in news inventory.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inside the Stream: Interview With Wurl’s EMEA GM on Sports and FASTs - VideoNuze]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:33:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The article is an interview with Wurl's EMEA General Manager regarding the current state and future of sports content and FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels. The discussion covers the increasing shift of sports rights to streaming platforms and the continued growth and monetization potential of FAST services in the European market.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wurl Launches BrandDiscovery | FreeWheel]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wurl launched BrandDiscovery, a GenAI-powered CTV advertising solution designed to precisely match ad creatives with the emotional sentiment and context of programming in real-time. This solution offers scene-level contextual targeting across over 300 premium CTV publishers, including FAST channels and streamers, with 60 billion monthly available ad impressions. Early campaign results with Media.Monks, activated through FreeWheel, showed significant lifts in aided brand awareness and purchase intent for a financial services client.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wurl launched BrandDiscovery, a GenAI-powered CTV advertising solution designed to precisely match ad creatives with the emotional sentiment and context of programming in real-time. This solution offers scene-level contextual targeting across over 300 premium CTV publishers, including FAST channels and streamers, with 60 billion monthly available ad impressions. Early campaign results with Media.Monks, activated through FreeWheel, showed significant lifts in aided brand awareness and purchase intent for a financial services client.]]></content:encoded>
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