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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.
Canela Media taps Philippe Guelton to serve as global president
Philippe Guelton, the former president of Chicken Soup for the Soul's streaming service Crackle, is headed to Canela Media to serve as that company's global president.
Bango promotes Luisa Muneratti to Chief Commercial Officer
Subscription technology firm Bango this week promoted Luisa Muneratti to the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Optimum offers customers discount on Fubo as dispute with MSG Networks continues
Even with the promotion offered by Optimum, Fubo is a more-expensive option to get MSG Networks compared to MSG Plus.
Diamond Sports rebrands to Main Street Sports after emerging from Chapter 11
The Diamond Sports Group on Thursday emerged from its Chapter 11 bankrupty case, and now it has a new name: "Main Street Sports Group."
Spectrum News draws over 1.7 million viewers in 2024
Spectrum said an average of 1.76 million customers tuned in to watch Spectrum News regional channels and Spectrum News Plus.
Sixth Circuit appeals court strikes down FCC’s net neutrality rules
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the FCC's ability to regulate Internet service providers through so-called "network neutrality" rules.
NFL games on Netflix average 30 million global viewers
Two NFL games streamed live on Netflix during the Christmas Day holiday drew 30 million viewers each, according to new data from the league.
Altice USA’s Optimum drops MSG Networks on New Year’s Day
Basketball and hockey fans in the New York City metropolitan area can't watch certain games on Optimum TV.
MSG Networks may be dropped from Optimum
As is typical, the dispute centers around fees that Optimum's parent company Altice USA must pay for the regional sports networks.
Apple offering free preview weekend of Apple TV Plus
The home to "Ted Lasso," "The Morning Show" and "Severance" will be free during the first full weekend in January.
Free CNN streaming channel added to Titan OS
Two free CNN streaming channels are now available on Titan OS smart TVs in several European countries.
Cable TV pioneer Charles Dolan dies at 98
Charles Dolan was the founder of Cablevision, and helped launched AMC Networks and multiplex movie network HBO.