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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.
DirecTV tests multiview feature with Election HQ news portal
DirecTV will launch a new Election HQ portal that will serve as a beta test for a forthcoming multiview feature.
Paramount Plus launches pop-up channel on Vizio WatchFree Plus
Paramount Plus and Vizio are teaming up on a new pop-up channel through the FAST platform WatchFree Plus.
Sinclair to produce, distribute “Unfiltered Soccer” podcast
The soccer program is the third sports-focused show to launch as part of Sinclair's expanding podcast business.
Disney snatches rights to Grammy Awards, starting in 2027
The Walt Disney Company will displace Paramount's CBS as the exclusive broadcast partner of the Grammy Awards, starting in 2027.
Roku net revenue surpasses $1 billion in Q3
Average revenue per user was $41.10, an increase of slightly under $0.50 on a quarterly basis but flat when compared to the prior year.
TuneIn collates local, national news audio streams into Election Channel
TuneIn has launched a dedicated section called Election Channel that aggregates local and national news radio providers and podcasts.
Court unseals NBA television contracts with Amazon, NBC
The contracts offer a glimpse into which games will air on Comcast's NBC and Amazon's Prime Video if the telecast agreement holds up.
Hisense named first official partner of FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA has named electronics maker Hisense as the first official partner of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament.
Ampere: Disney remains biggest global investor in content
The six largest media and entertainment brands have spent over $56 billion on global content production since 2022.
Sky Showtime launches Premium tier, offers lifetime discount
Sky Showtime is offering customers half off the Premium plan for the life of their account when they sign up before mid-December.
Starz renews distribution partnership with YouTube
The pact could see Starz bundled with other streaming services via YouTube Primetime Channels in the future.
TuneIn renews distribution partnership with Cumulus Media
Streaming audio platform TuneIn has renewed its pact with Cumulus Media to distribute the broadcaster's AM and FM radio stations for several more years.