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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.
Vix achieves profitability after two years, Televisa-Univision says
Televisa-Univision says its direct-to-consumer streaming business has achieved full profitability after just two years on the market
Philo grows FAST offering to more than 100 channels
Philo has grown its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) offering to more than 100 linear content channels.
Rakuten TV unveils enterprise service to help launch FAST channels
Rakuten TV will launch a new tool suite that allows content owners to easily spin up FAST channels and apps.
SiriusXM, ESPN Plus partner on free trial subscriptions
SiriusXM and ESPN Plus are teaming up to offer their respective subscribers access to each other's services through extended free trials.
Spectrum News hits the road for political affairs program
Charter's Spectrum News is airing a one-hour road trip special that offers insight into the political leanings of ordinary Americans.
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.