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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.
Charter begins deploying Max with Ads to Spectrum TV customers
Subscribers of Spectrum TV Select will get access to the streaming video service at no extra cost.
Americans spending more to stay connected to phones, TV
A typical household shells out nearly $89 per month for a pay TV product, according to a new consumer survey.
Multicast networks becoming bigger part of broadcast TV viewership
Multicast television networks are commanding a higher share of overall TV viewing in America each month, according to Nielsen data.
YouTube TV to raise monthly fee to $83
The cost of a subscription to YouTube TV is about to get even more expensive.
CNBC plans standalone streaming channel in 2025
CNBC is planning to launch a standalone streaming channel early next year, with enhanced market data and real-time headlines, starting at $15 per month.
GCI begins offering Xumo Stream Box to customers
GCI Communications has become the latest company to offer its subscribers access to the Xumo Stream Box.
Samsung launches David Letterman streaming channel
David Letterman is ready for his own 24-hour streaming channel, and he's getting one on Samsung TV Plus.
Nielsen tackles sports discovery with Gracenote On Sports
Nielsen is launching Gracenote On Sports, which aims to make it easier for sports fans to find the channel or app that games from their teams are on.
Hearst to provide educational shows to Dabl
Hearst Media Productions Group will provide multicast network Dabl with three hours of educational and informational program every Sunday, the companies announced.
Nielsen: Streaming apps chipped away at traditional TV’s lead in November
The U.S. presidential election and the World Series helped drive higher interest in television during the measurement month of November, according to Nielsen.
SiriusXM revises 2025 revenue forecast, appoints new COO
After trying to build their app into a standalone business, SiriusXM will now target drivers who have tuners in cars.
MoffetNathanson: Good Q3 for ads, but rougher waters likely ahead
The ad industry saw gains during Q3, but turbulence could be ahead, largely predicated on the incoming Trump administration's policy positions.