Streaming
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 takes home Tech Emmy Awards for consumer, ad products
DirecTV took home a pair of Tech and Engineering Emmy Awards earlier this month.
Disney appoints new chairman, sets timetable for Iger’s successor
Disney says it will install former Morgan Stanely CEO James Gorman as its board chair in January, and has set a deadline of early 2026 to name a successor to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Study: Most prefer single streaming ecosystem
Around one-third of consumers are planning to buy a new smart TV within the next six months — and they're revealing which features will influence their purchases.
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Jim Rome brings sports radio show to streaming TV
The sports broadcaster partnered with A+E Networks and Range Digital Ventures to bring the Jim Rome Show to Freevee, Samsung TV Plus and other FAST platforms.
Bally Sports to rebrand as FanDuel Sports Network
Diamond Sports has unveiled a new branding partnership with FanDuel that will see its Bally Sports-branded channels adopt the FanDuel Sports Network name.
SiriusXM adds two NBC News channels to radio service
Starting this week, SiriusXM satellite and streaming radio subscribers can listen to audio simulcasts of NBC News Now and Dateline 24/7 as part of their service.
Paramount streaming strategist Jeff Schultz to depart
Paramount Global's chief streaming strategy executive Jeff Schultz will leave the company at the end of the year, he affirmed on Friday.
Netflix not focused on streaming bundles, co-CEOs say
Netflix feels investing in content is a better driver of growth and revenue than streaming "super bundles," the company's co-CEOs said this week.
TEGNA partners with peer broadcasters to expand access to Dallas Mavericks games
Stations owned by Nexstar Media Group, Gray Media and Sinclair will offer Mavericks games across Texas.
Dish upgrades Netflix perk, now offers ad-free streaming
Dish Network is sweetening its free Netflix offer by allowing new customers to get the Standard plan without ads.
Cox begins offering Xumo Stream Box to Internet customers
Cox becomes the fourth broadband Internet service provider to offer customers the option to purchase a Xumo Stream Box for their streaming video needs.
Netflix adds 5 million global subscribers during Q3
The number of global subscribers paying for Netflix rose to 282.72 million, up 2 percent on a year-over basis.