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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.
Dish Network sheds subscribers, but Sling TV grows during Q3
Echostar's pay television business — which is in the process of being acquired by DirecTV — ended the quarter with 8.03 million TV customers.
Dish creditors reject bond exchange, raising questions about DirecTV acquisition
A group of creditors associated with Echostar's pay television service Dish Network have rejected a bond exchange offer from the company.
Charter promotes Elena Ritchie to SVP, Video at Spectrum
Ritchie will oversee the teams advancing Spectrum's various video strategies, including experience, hardware and software architecture, engineering and product.
Chris Wallace leaves CNN to build independent media company
Chris Wallace is departing CNN to pursue the development of his own media empire, the veteran journalist affirmed on Monday.
Dhanusha Sivajee appointed Chief Experience Officer at TEGNA
TEGNA has appointed Dhanusha Sivajee as a senior vice president and the company's Chief Experience Officer.
Samsung brings FAST platform Samsung TV Plus to Southeast Asia
Samsung TV Plus is rolling out to a region where streaming platforms are just now starting to chip away at broadcast and cable's dominance.
UKTV completes “masterbrand” refresh of linear channels
UKTV has finalized its rebranding of several linear television channels in the country, bringing Gold and Alibi under its common identity.
Roku, Amazon, Samsung are dominant CTV platforms in U.S., study finds
All three rely on advertising to financially support their connected platforms and free streaming TV services.
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Here are the cheapest ways to watch Yellowstone: Season 5 Part 2 online
Season 5 of Yellowstone returns to Paramount Network on Sunday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Here's how to watch it online.
Gray Media flush with political ad revenue during Q3
Gray Media saw its political advertising revenue spike during Q3, but a shift in programming coupled with the impact from two hurricanes caused it to revise its revenue forecasts for the rest of the year.
DirecTV rolls out “featured apps” carousel on Gemini boxes
DirecTV has updated its user interface to include a new "My Apps" carousel that aggregates different featured apps and related content.
AMC Networks partners up with more third-party streaming services
After a test run with Warner Bros Discovery-owned Max last year, AMC Networks is ramping up their content distribution partnerships with other brands.