Streaming
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.
The Trade Desk confirms development of streaming TV OS
After months of leaks and speculation, The Trade Desk confirms it will participate in the streaming platform wars.
Comcast confirms it will spin off cable networks, Fandango
Comcast is advancing with its spin-off of cable networks and other media assets, according to the company's president, Mike Cavanagh.
Sean Hannity to host Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards Ceremony in December
Fox News Media will produce the sixth-annual Fox Nation Patriot Awards Ceremony on Thursday, December 5.
Brothers charged for operating pirate sports service 247TVStream
Two brothers are accused of running a large-scale pirate TV service that cost content providers, licensors, distributors and financial merchants more than $100 million in loss over seven years.
Philo adds new free streaming channels, including WBD FAST networks
Philo has incorporated a new round of FAST channels into its service, including 11 from Warner Bros Discovery.
Broadcast, cable continue to dominate over streaming in October
Broadcast and cable television channels and platforms captured the majority of time spent with TV in October.
Tastemade grows to 100,000 subscribers, releases cooking app
Tastemade has released a new cooking app for phones that includes access to more than 12,000 recipes.
Fox News to host Christmas tree lightning ceremony
Move over, Rockefeller Center — there's a new Christmas tree taking over the town.
NBA, WBD reach settlement in TV rights lawsuit
The settlement will allow the NBA to move forward with its telecast agreement with Amazon, while giving WBD international distribution rights to some games.
Smart TV adoption rises in U.S. homes, study finds
Sixty-eight percent of U.S. households have a smart TV, while just under 50 percent have a standalone streaming device, according to Parks Associates.
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Disney to integrate ESPN Plus content into Disney Plus
Live sports and documentaries will be available through a dedicated ESPN Plus tile, similar to Disney's integration of Hulu.
Brightspeed to offer customers streaming credits through MyBundle
Brightspeed is launching a customer appreciation initiative that will see the company offer streaming credits through the MyBundle platform.