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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.
Media industry groups congratulate Trump after election victory
Public interest groups and commercial service providers sent their well-wishes to President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming Republican Congress.
Filing details Paramount CEO’s pre-merger talks with WBD, Allen Media
The media giant settled on a tie-up with Skydance Media, but not before holding talks with others.
Vizio platform revenue climbs to $197 million during Q3
Gross profit jumped 13 percent, buoyed by an uptick in new customers and advertising.
Broadcasters, telecoms get major win with apparent Trump victory
When it comes to regulation, broadcasters and telecoms feel their odds are better with a Republican in the White House.
Comcast Technology Solutions unveils next-gen Cloud TV product for global video providers
The next-generation Cloud TV product allows broadcasters and video service providers to streamline their operations and deliver content via linear and connected TV platforms.
Amazon’s Prime Video unveils AI-powered recap feature
Amazon's Prime Video has a new AI-powered recap feature that allows streamers to quickly refresh their memory about a TV series or movie, without the risk of spoilers.
Affiliate fees continue to drive revenue during Fox Q1
Healthy political advertising spend and cable distribution fees helped bolster Fox Corporation's top line earnings during its first fiscal quarter of 2025.
Target becomes latest retailer to sell Xumo smart TVs
The Xumo-powered smart TVs are now available at more than 8,000 retail locations across the United States.
SiriusXM unveils new pricing for satellite radio service
SiriusXM's updated satellite radio plans starts with a core package of music channels, with sports, talk and news channels available for separate fees.
TuneIn adds WSKQ-FM to premium audio service
TuneIn is now distributing New York-area station "Mega 97.9" to its premium subscribers.
CBS loses “Rudolph,” “Frosty the Snowman” to NBC
The two specials have run on the CBS network for five decades.
The Roku Channel adds 10 Local Now streams from Allen Media
The content streams offer around-the-clock local news, weather and other information.