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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.
Prime Video integrates free PBS streams, no membership needed
Local PBS member stations and national programming feeds like PBS Kids are now available to stream for free through Amazon's service Prime Video.
NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt named political editor of The Hill
NewsNation political editor Chris Stirewalt will reprise that role for Nexstar-ownd political affairs publication The Hill.
MAV TV debuts new subscription streaming platform
MAV TV has unveiled a new subscription streaming platform that allows motorsports fans in the United States and Canada to watch every race offered by the brand
Verizon continues to shed pay TV customers in Q4
Verizon continued to see it pay TV business erode, but posted sizable gains in land-based and fixed wireless broadband Internet service during 2024.
Fubo rolls out price increase on pay TV service
Just weeks after announcing a deal with Disney to merge its pay TV businesses, Fubo is raising the price of its most-affordable streaming TV plan.
Pluto TV adds free LGBTQ+ streaming channel Revry
Paramount's Pluto TV has expanded its offering of LGBTQ+ content by adding the FAST channel Revry to its platform.
Prime Video Channels offers bundle with Starz, Max
Amazon is offering Prime Video streamers the opportunity to bundle Max and Starz for a 25 percent discount.
CNN laying off around 200 workers amid digital news shift
CNN will eliminate 6 percent of its global workforce as the network tries to rebound from low ratings by focusing on digital news platforms.
New Comcast “Sports & News” package missing some sports
Channels that carry TNT Sports programming aren't available through the package, and many regional sports networks are also missing.
Comcast launches cheaper “Sports & News TV” package on Xfinity
Comcast has introduced a new sports-inclusive TV package that costs $70 per month when paired with an Xfinity Internet subscription.
MRC completes accreditation of Nielsen Big Data & Panel measurement
The MRC this week formally accredited Nielsen's Big Data & Panel National TV measurement product.
Lawmakers press for streaming services to carry C-SPAN
Two lawmakers are urging Fubo, Hulu and YouTube TV to carry C-SPAN, arguing the per-subscriber fee is less than what Fox News and CNN charge.