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News articles and original analysis on the topics of streaming media; connected television (CTV); free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), ad-supported video on-demand (AVOD), subscription video on-demand (SVOD), virtual multi-video programming distributors (vMVPD), streaming audio services, social video platforms, smart TV platforms and streaming hardware manufacturers.
AMC posts Q1 loss despite double-digit streaming revenue growth
AMC Global Media’s Q1 revenue fell 2 percent as streaming gains helped offset lower affiliate and advertising revenue.
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Sky Italia seeks damages from DAZN-TIM soccer deal
Comcast's Sky Italia has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Telecom Italia and DAZN of violating local laws there.
DIRECTV pulls Griffin Media CBS affiliates in Oklahoma
The conflict centers on retransmission fees, with Griffin seeking higher compensation for its channels.
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Lack of NBC sports causes higher churn at Fubo during Q2
An ongoing dispute with Comcast's NBC Universal triggered slightly higher churn across Fubo's pay TV business during Q2.
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IAB: U.S. video ad buys expected to exceed $81 billion in 2026
Digital video is expected to account for more than 60 percent of total TV and video ad spending for the first time.
Mubi selects Bitmovin to power cloud-based VOD platform
The agreement is designed to improve scalability, speed and video quality as Mubi expands its global streaming catalog.
Philo adds AMC’s All Reality streamer to bundle package
Philo is adding a new reality television-themed streaming service to its Bundle Plus package.
Pluto TV to relaunch on Paramount Plus platform this summer
In addition to relaunching on Paramount Plus' tech stack, Paramount will push more Pluto TV to register a free account and stream more video on-demand content.
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Paramount grows revenue 2 percent during Q1; Paramount Plus adds 2 million customers
Paramount's streaming and studio businesses offset ongoing losses in its traditional TV media unit during Q1.
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Fox News Media leads news brands on YouTube in April
Fox News Media ended April as the leading provider of news clips to YouTube based on viewership, according to data from Emplifi.
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Allen Media channels coming to lower-priced YouTube TV packages
Several Allen Media-owned channels that have been missing from lower-priced YouTube TV plans will finally be added to those packages in the coming weeks.
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Parks Associates: Combined Paramount-WBD will reach half of U.S. broadband households
The combined platform scale would rival competing streaming products offered by Netflix, Amazon and Disney, which have stronger broadband reach.
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