DirecTV to add MeTV Toons to satellite, streaming TV services
DirecTV is in the process of bringing Weigel Broadcasting’s retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons to its satellite and streaming platforms.
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Disney launching shoppable “storefronts” on streaming services
Disney is launching virtual storefronts that will allow streamers to purchase goods and services when they watch content on Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu.
Tubi partners with YouTube creators on new digital shows
Tubi is expanding its streaming library by licensing content from popular YouTube creators, further integrating digital talent into its free, ad-supported platform.
YouTube to integrate AI video generator Veo 3 into Shorts
The move will almost certainly lead to an explosion of artificial intelligence-generated media on the largest streaming video platform in the world.
Netflix strikes linear TV deal with TF1 Group in France
French subscribers of the streaming platform will have access to TF1’s linear TV channels and on-demand content, starting in 2026.
Weigel to debut western-themed multicast network West
Weigel will launch its 10th multicast network, West, later this year.
Nielsen: Streaming platforms surpass traditional TV in May
Streaming video platforms surpassed the collective efforts of broadcast and cable television channels as the most-used medium for watching TV in May.
Bango Chief Marketing Officer Anil Malhotra to take new role
Malhotra and Frank Bury will not seek re-election to Bango’s Board of Directors at the end of the month, the company affirmed.
Disney’s DRAX forges partnership with Amazon DSP
Brands will be able to purchase Disney’s streaming inventory within Amazon’s demand-side platform.
Sky, Channel 4, ITV forge video advertising partnership
The three broadcasters will allow small- and medium-sized businesses, and eventually ad agencies, to launch one campaign across all their linear channels and platforms.
Lionsgate to launch curated content channel on DirecTV
Lionsgate will offer its film and television content library through a new curated channel that will launch on DirecTV’s satellite and streaming platforms in the coming weeks
Winners announced for 2025 Interactive TV of Tomorrow Leadership Awards
The organizers of the annual TV of Tomorrow Show (TVOT) have announced the winners of the 2025 Interactive TV of Tomorrow (ITVT) Leadership Awards.
Joyn inks “NCIS” distribution deal with Paramount Global
ProSieben Sat.1 and its streaming service Joyn have inked a distribution deal with Paramount Global for the rights to “NCIS.”
Netflix partners with Yahoo DSP for programmatic ad buys
The partnership involves all 12 regions where Netflix offers its ad-supported tier of service.
Roku partners with Amazon Ads to increase CTV ad inventory
Roku and Amazon have announced an advertising partnership that will allow advertisers to reach 80 percent of the CTV device market in the United States.
Scripps will keep WNBA games under new multi-year agreement
Scripps Sports will continue to offer WNBA games for a few more years as part of a renewed partnership with the league announced on Friday.
WBD to shut down some HBO, Cinemax multiplex channels
HBO Family and three Cinemax-branded channels will be closed as WBD focuses on spinning out its cable networks business.
Philo weighs adding more ad-lite bundles into core offering
The company’s FAST channels are a gateway to its premium subscription, which will offer more ad-lite streaming bundles in the future.
Electric Entertainment promotes Michael Johnson to director role
Electric Entertainment has promoted Michael Johnson to serve as the Director of Streaming and Content Operations for Electric Now.
Hearst, Xumo strike content, advertising partnership
The pact will see the launch of a new Lucky Dog Channel on Xumo Play.
Disney CEO eyes bringing Hulu to more countries
Disney has cast doubt on speculation that the company will wind down its standalone entertainment streamer Hulu anytime soon.
Scripps News to cover military parade on Saturday
Streaming news channel Scripps News will offer comprehensive coverage of the military parade honoring the 250th year of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
TCL launches Stingray channels on TCL TV Plus
TCL is adding four new streaming music channels powered by Stingray to its FASt platform TCL TV Plus.
Sling TV to modify website after complaint from DirecTV
Sling TV says it will modify certain advertised claims on its website following a complaint made by rival platform DirecTV to an industry organization earlier this year.
Paramount Global to cut 3 percent of workforce
Paramount Global will issue pink slips affecting slightly more than three percent of its domestic workforce.
DirecTV partners with TripleLift on programmatic pause ads
DirecTV is partnering with TripleLift to launch programmatic pause advertising on its connected television platforms.
Bango buys a black hole to demonstrate “subscriber acquisition” strategies
Executives feel direct marketing like search and social media ads are producing few results.
Sources: Fox execs discuss Fox One bundling opportunities with Max, ESPN
Fox has discussed bundling Fox One with a number of streaming apps like Max, Disney Plus and Hulu, according to sources familiar with the talks.
DirecTV offering more loyalty perks, charity donations in June
DirecTV is celebrating its 31st anniversary with additional loyalty perks and charitable donations throughout the month of June.
Fubo adds pay-per-view sports to streaming platform
Fubo is offering live soccer and boxing matches through a new pay-per-view feature on most supported TV platforms.
Reelz Plus added to Amazon Prime Video Channels
Streamers who watch content through Amazon’s Prime Video can now add a subscription to Reelz plus, the companies announced on Thursday.
Gracenote: Metadata helps boost effectiveness of contextual CTV ads
Ad buyers can leverage Gracenote’s metadata to drive personalized ad campaigns that reach the right audience at the right time.
Fremantle, Merzigo renew ad-supported video on-demand partnership
Fremantle and Merzigo announced they have renewed their collaboration with a multi-year, multichannel agreement that sees an extension of the AVOD partnership and a new publishing arrangement.
Deal reached to bring Chicago Sports Network to Comcast
The channel will be available in the “Ultimate” tier of Xfinity TV, according to a report.
Bango: Subscription bundles help services achieve “forever” status
Most Americans have at least one “forever subscription” — a subscription-based product that they don’t plan to cancel in the near future.
Nathan Simington to depart FCC this week
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has announced his intention to depart the agency by the end of the week.
Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune coming to Hulu, Peacock
Comcast’s Peacock and Disney’s Hulu will offer next-day episodes of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune under a deal struck with Sony Pictures Television this week.
Fubo, DAZN partner on linear sports channels
DAZN gets free access to Fubo Sports Network, while Fubo streamers can add DAZN 1 for a separate fee.
Senators push for streamers to carry C-SPAN
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers introduced a non-binding resolution calling on YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV to offer the political affairs multiplex.
CBS to move affiliation from WANF to WUPA in August
Gray Media has renewed its CBS affiliation agreement covering 52 local TV stations, but one will lose the CBS network in August.