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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.
Black Friday NFL game draws over 13 million to Prime Video
More than 13 million people watched some or all of Amazon's football game between the Raiders and the Chiefs last Friday.
WBD to start cracking down on Max password sharing in 2025
The era of password-sharing on Max is coming to an end, with a WBD executive confirming they will crack down on the practice between next week and next year.
WBD experiments with linear HBO channels in Max app
WBD is testing the integration of its linear HBO cable channels through the streaming service Max for a handful of subscribers.
YouTube TV launches 24 hour Zen channel
The YouTube TV Zen channel offers calming, short-form videos that are pulled from the service's collection of commercial interstitials.
Scripps promotes Matthew Hijuelos to VP of Distribution
Scripps has promoted one of its senior directors to oversee the teams responsible for multiplatform distribution efforts.
Saturn Awards to stream on The Roku Channel next year
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films will host the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards on Groundhog Day next year.
Sky launches “Essentials” package with Netflix, Discovery Plus
The price of the service is just £15 per month, and includes access to more than 100 channels from Sky.
NFL: 141 million watched football on Thanksgiving Day
Fox sports won the day, while CBS came in second, according to Nielsen data released by the league.
TNT Sports, NBA 2K to produce alternate telecasts of games
WBD is partnering with NBA 2K and Genius Sports to produce alternate telecasts of a 2024 Emirates Cup NBA game, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Paramount to consolidate businesses, end co-CEO structure
Executives believe the merger will happen sooner than expected, anticipating an easier time with regulatory scrutiny once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Sean Hannity launches interview show on Fox Nation
"Sean" will feature in-depth, sit-down conversations with figures from sports, entertainment and politics, and Hannity's first guest is actor Sylvester Stallone.
Walmart completes acquisition of smart TV maker Vizio
Walmart has finalized its acquisition of smart TV maker Vizio, a move that will give it a boost in the connected TV advertising and retail media spaces.