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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.
British government to raise BBC license fee with inflation
The BBC will continue to be supported through the TV license until at least 2027, and will see adjustments based on inflation, the U.K.'s Culture Secretary affirmed this week.
Subscription streaming market starts to slow in Europe
Nearly one out of 10 Europeans are planing to cancel a subscription to a streaming service based on a lack of compelling content to watch.
The Weather Channel en Español to shut down
Allen Media is moving forward with plans to shut down The Weather Channel en Español, its Spanish-language, weather-focused FAST channel.
Police bust major pirate TV operation in Europe
European law enforcement officials have busted one of the largest pirate TV operations in the world.
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Netflix over subscriber losses
A federal judge has tossed a shareholder lawsuit that accused Netflix of concealing the effects of password sharing on subscriber growth.
DOJ, state AGs back Fubo in lawsuit over Venu Sports
The U.S. Department of Justice and more than a dozen state attorneys general have filed briefs backing Fubo in its ongoing lawsuit against Venu Sports.
The Roku Channel adds ad-lite tier of BET Plus
Roku streamers can now purchase a subscription to the ad-supported tier of Paramount's BET Plus through The Roku Channel
Comcast, Walmart team up on shoppable ads through Peacock
NBC Universal and Peacock are teaming up with Walmart on new shoppable ad experiences that will run during Thanksgiving sports and other holiday programming.
EverPass to distribute Netflix Christmas football games to bars, hotels
EverPass Media has struck a deal with Netflix and the NFL to offer two Christmas Day football games to businesses.
Fidium launches $150 streaming bonus credit through MyBundle
New Fidium customers will get a $150 streaming credit redeemable through MyBundle when they sign up for certain Internet plans.
NBC News Now launches in Mexico, Brazil
NBC Universal has launched its free streaming news channel NBC News Now in Latin America for the first time
Fremantle brings seven FAST channels to MyFree DirecTV
Fremantle is bringing seven of its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to DirecTV's new FAST service MyFree DirecTV.