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.
Tablo forces legacy users to update firmware with free streaming channels
The company behind Tablo says some legacy customers will lose premium functions if they don't install a firmware update that includes a security patch.
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Roku passes 100 million active households worldwide
Roku’s scale and platform growth are driving higher engagement, strengthening its value for advertisers and content partners.
AccuWeather moves to Amagi for broadcast, streaming infrastructure
AccuWeather is now using Amagi's various cloud-based solutions to power its traditional broadcast and emergent streaming distribution services.
Nagravision partners with Harmonic to bring watermarking to live events
The cloud-native solution uses forensic watermarking on a per-event basis, allowing streamers to activate protection only when needed.
Fox picks Amazon Web Services for next-gen streaming media workflows
Fox has entered into an agreement with Amazon Web Services for its various cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions.
Parks Associates: Streamers want aggregated TV experience in single platform
Aggregated services like Philo boost engagement and ad attention by simplifying discovery and improving personalization.
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Report: NFL discussing five-game package with YouTube
The NFL is discussing a five-game package with YouTube, according to a report published on Thursday.
Samba TV hires Kelly Barrett from Comscore to lead product management
Kelly Barrett has left Comscore to become the new Senior Vice President of Product Management at Samba TV.
Spectrum launches free app for Google TV, Android TV devices
Charter has launched a new streaming television app that allows Spectrum TV subscribers to watch channels in their packages on devices powered by Google TV.
Netflix sees modest bump in revenue during Q1; Reed Hasting to leave board
Netflix saw a modest bump in revenue as the company's growth strategy like password-sharing crackdowns and building out its ad business continued to accelerate in Q1.
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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Fire TV sticks
The plaintiff claims Amazon deliberately used planned obsolescence, allowing older Fire TV devices to degrade until customers were forced to purchase newer models.
Sean McCabe returns to Cineverse as Chief Financial Officer
Cineverse has appointed Sean McCabe as Chief Financial Officer as the company deepens its push into ad tech and integrates recent acquisitions.