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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.
TVB criticizes Nielsen Gauge reports as inadequate, incomplete
Nielsen's most-recent Ad-Supported Gauge report artificially inflate streaming viewership by leaving out key data and focusing on the wrong demographic, the TVB said on Wednesday.
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British government may intervene in Paramount-Warner Bros merger
Britain's Culture Secretary has expressed concerns over Paramount's blockbuster deal with Warner Bros Discovery; the companies have until next week to reply to her inquiries.
Starz comes to Peacock through add-on subscription
Peacock subscribers can add Starz for $12 per month and stream movies and shows from that service without leaving the platform.
Peacock subscriptions now available through YouTube Primetime Channels
Comcast might be spinning out its NBC Universal division into a separate company, but the broadband and TV provider is still making moves when it comes to those assets.
Tubi, Amazon expand Creatorverse partnership to Fire TV
Fire TV users will be able to discover and launch Creatorverse original series, films and video podcasts directly through the Tubi app.
Report: Comcast to acquire British public service broadcaster ITV for $2.1 billion
Comcast is ready to grow its media empire in the United Kingdom by acquiring British public service broadcaster ITV
Turkcell taps Bango platform to launch streaming super bundles
Bundles are available to Turkcell's more than 43 million subscribers and offer savings of up to 40 percent versus standalone subscriptions.
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BBC weighs bringing online news stream to YouTube in some countries
The BBC will bring its news stream to YouTube in countries where it has no commercial distribution agreement, according to a report.
Disney settles class action over YouTube TV, DIRECTV bundling
Customers of streaming services owned by YouTube and DIRECTV may be eligible for a cash award after Disney agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over its bundling practices.
Instagram begins testing TV-like horizontal video in pursuit of CTV advertising revenue
At a time when vertical video is getting a considerable amount of attention, Instagram is quietly testing an old-school format popular with traditional television.
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Xumo expands ad targeting capabilities with Gracenote, IRIS.TV pacts
The initiative aims to provide advertisers with richer content signals for improved targeting, brand safety and campaign performance.
Hub: TV ad acceptance reaches five-year high as streaming costs rise
Fewer viewers are willing to pay extra to avoid ads, while only one in ten now say they cannot tolerate advertising, the study found.
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