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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.
PBS to offer local TV streams through Amazon’s Prime Video
The public broadcaster is also launching two new FAST channels exclusively through Prime Video, and will debut pop-up streams over time.
DirecTV to bring “pause ads” tech to FAST platform MyFree DirecTV
The feature, which activates when live or on-demand content is paused, earned DirecTV a Tech Emmy earlier this year.
Electric Entertainment taps Raul Piña to help lead global marketing, distribution
Piña will oversee distribution, sales and marketing efforts for Electric Entertainment's portfolio of content in Latin America and other regions.
Amazon says 250 million Fire TV devices have shipped
Amazon has introduced a new line-up of premium smart TVs and audio equipment, while affirming it has shipped 250 million Fire TV devices since 2014.
Chicago Sports Network to launch streaming service
The Chicago Sports Network says it will debut a standalone streaming service that costs $20-$30 per month for access to live games.
Disney says streaming ARPU impacted by Charter, DirecTV deals
The company saw its Disney Plus and Hulu ARPU dip 1 percent during Q4, attributed to wholesale purchase agreements with pay TV providers.
Disney streamers maintain profit during Q4, CTV ad business healthy
Domestic TV revenue attributed to ABC and other linear channels was $1.997 billion, down 5 percent compared to last year.
MyBundle: Large households want big packages of streaming channels
Finding one service that offers all channels can be a challenge for some TV, news and sports fans, according to a report released this week.
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Amazon will offer FanDuel Sports Network channels through Prime Video
Amazon and Diamond Sports have reached a deal that will see subscriptions to FanDuel Sports Network channels offered through Prime Video.
The Roku Channel begins selling subscriptions to Max
Roku is now selling subscriptions to Warner Bros Discovery's flagship streaming service Max via The Roku Channel.
Tastemade promotes Niara Simon-Hollis to Head of Marketing
Simon-Hollis will oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy that will cover all aspects of the brand's businesses, Tastemade said.
MyFree DirecTV launches with 70 FAST channels
The channels come from A+E Networks, the E. W. Scrpips Company, Fox Corporation and others, with plans to add Fremantle streams in the near future.