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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.
Ampere: Football helps streaming services grab new customers
Analysts say TV networks might inhibit future vMVPD growth if they continue putting sports on their own direct-to-consumer products
Amazon to bring Freely to Fire TVs in United Kingdom
The U.K.'s public service broadcasters will bring their Freely television platform to Amazon Fire TVs later this year.
ABC sees high viewership with college football games
The network was the most-watched for college football games in September, per Nielsen data.
Trump agrees to Fox News interview at Butler rally
Former President Donald Trump will be interviewed by Fox News personality Laura Ingraham during a campaign rally on Saturday.
The Desk, Rick Howe to launch new video series “The Editor’s Desk”
The Desk is partnering with media analyst Rick Howe on a new weekly video series that will dissect the biggest headlines from the media and tech industries.
Tesla to stop subsidizing LiveOne music subscriptions
The streaming music service says it will offer Tesla drivers a discount on its premium offerings.
TiVo report: TV fans used fewer video services during Q2
The average number of video services in American households was nine, according to TiVo's latest video trends report, down from 11 reported during Q2 2023.
Quickplay working with Spanish-language media companies to enhance apps
Canela Media and Televisa-Univision are among the latest to utilize Quickplay's tools to drive further content and advertising personalization within their apps.
NFL weighs sale of media business to Skydance, RedBird Capital
The NFL is discussing a possible divestiture of its NFL Media brand and related properties to Skydance Media and Redbird Capital Partners, according to a report.
VP debate audience skewed older, Samba TV data reveals
Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin over-indexed with debate viewership among the critical swing states, the measurement firm said.
WBD renews deal with All Elite Wrestling, will stream shows on Max
The agreement keeps AEW's two shows on TBS and TNT for a few more years, and gives WBD the right to sell pay-per-view events on its streaming service Max.
Streamers in East Asia willing to switch service providers for subscription hubs
The report from Bango showed consumers in three East Asian countries are more-likely to be loyal to a service that makes it easy for them to manage different types of subscriptions.