Streamers still can’t watch “Rudolph” or “Frosty” on CBS
The digital distribution rights are held by the Walt Disney Company’s Freeform, leaving streamers who want to watch on CBS and Paramount Plus in the dark.
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New industry trade group Go Addressable forms
Paramount Advertising has signed on to become the charter member of the new Go Addressable trade group.
Amazon adds new sports content streams to Fire TV Channels
Fox Sports, NBA, SEC and Big 12 Conference are bringing free streaming content to the Fire TV platform.
Streaming deals abound for Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2023
Save big on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Tablo, Google TV and services like Max, Peacock, Paramount Plus and more during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.
Las Vegas Grand Prix draws sizable West Coast TV audience to ESPN
More than a million people stayed up late to watch the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on ESPN last weekend.
Analyst thinks Warner Bros Discovery should buy Paramount
Laura Martin with Needham cautioned mega mergers between large media companies was unlikely as long as Democratic lawmakers are in power.
Dish offers bill credit to Sling TV customers after outage
Sling TV is offering bill credits to customers who were affected by a technical disruption over the weekend.
Philo launches Black Friday discount with 50 percent off
Philo is offering a deep discount on its wallet-friendly streaming cable television service for Black Friday.
Dish unveils new video platform for hotel rooms
Dish Network has announced a new Android-powered set-top box aimed at hospitality businesses.
Former SiriusXM host Slade Sohmer charged with child sex crimes
Prosecutors say Slade Sohmer, 44, of Massachusetts received hundreds of images depicting child pornography.
