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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.
Telly to give away smart TVs in Los Angeles this weekend
Telly will be giving away its smart TV at its first pop-up event in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Plex teases totally-reworked apps with new user interface
The new interface is rolling out in beta to mobile phones, ahead of a broader launch in early 2025.
Swerve Combat, others added to MyFree DirecTV
Fans of combat sports have a new channel to watch on the free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform MyFree DirecTV.
FreeCast launches streaming app on Roku devices
FreeCast has brought its connected TV app to Roku devices, the company announced this week.
DirecTV officially calls off merger with Dish Network
DirecTV says it will officially terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday.
PubMatic partners with Xumo on programmatic advertising
PubMatic says its clients will have direct access to digital ad inventory through Xumo, Xumo Enterprise and Xumo Play.
Fox renews distribution deal with Disney’s Hulu
Fox will continue offering its prime-time shows through Disney's streaming service Hulu for a few more years.
Major League Baseball wants to shift more games to streaming TV
Major League Baseball is preparing to create new national packages that are intended for streaming distribution.
Mediaocean to buy Innovid for $500 million
Two major names in the connected television advertising space are joining forces.
Sling TV to raise prices, adds Pac-Mac and other arcade titles
Dish Network's streaming TV service Sling TV will raise the price of its service for the first time in nearly two years.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency in January
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel will depart the agency months earlier than expected, timed to coincide with the swearing-in of President-elect Donald Trump.
TV5 Monde launches first FAST channel on Sling Freestream
TV5 Monde and Sling TV have deepened their partnership with the launch of a new FAST channel called TV5 Monde Voyage.