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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.
YouTube raises payment threshold for independent content creators
The new requirements mark a significant increase from current thresholds, and could deprive independent creators of incentives to continue offering their videos there.
Fubo subscribers resonate with Fox News in Sports package, CEO says
The Sports Plan only offers one 24-hour national news channel, which might explain why Fox News is so popular with its sports fans.
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Stingray revenue jumps 65 percent as TuneIn, FAST advertising drive growth
The integration of TuneIn into the broader Stingray business is going better than anticipated, the company's CEO said in a statement on Monday.
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Ampere: Ad tiers now dominate North American streaming revenue
North America accounts for nearly 60 percent of global ad-supported subscription streaming revenue, according to data from Ampere.
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Fox-owned Tubi grows to 110 million monthly active users
Premium programming and some live sports telecasts generated higher interest in Tubi over the past year.
Roku sees sharp increase in Q2 revenue on healthy advertising, subscription sales
The company saw strong advertising and subscription spending during the FIFA World Cup tournament and other events during Q2.
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Viewpoint: Consumers are redefining the value of pay TV
Parks Associates Director Michael Goodman examines how consumer subscription and viewership trends are influencing all elements of the premium TV ecosystem, from subscription streaming to cable TV.
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Michael Goodman, Parks Associates
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Fubo begins to right the ship under new CEO Alisa Bowen
The company narrowed its quarterly loss and saw revenue gains in North America, its key market overall.
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Disney revenue rises 7 percent as streaming and parks profits grow
Strong interest in "Toy Story 5," premium sports on ESPN and ABC and a new deal with TikTok were highlights of Disney's Q3 earnings report.
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Paramount CEO: Concerns about direction of CNN after merger are unfounded
Ellison argued antitrust lawsuits challenging Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros are based on an outdated views and errant concerns about news agendas.
“Stranger Things” on Netflix leads Nielsen streaming rankings for H1 2026
Three streaming originals ranked among the top 10 overall titles, up from one during the same period last year, according to Nielsen's report.
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Ampere: Consumers spend half their day with media platforms
Consumers in the United States and United Kingdom now spend almost 11 cumulative hours per day using differentiated media platforms like streaming video, gaming, audio and social video, according to new research released by Ampere Analysis on Monday. The company’s ... Read more
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