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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.
Newsmax gets distribution on YouTube TV
Newsmax has inked a distribution agreement with Google-owned YouTube TV.
Sling TV takes top honor from U.S. News & World Report
Sling TV has been named the “Best Live TV Streaming Service” of 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
EDO: Ads on Spanish-language TV more effective compared to English-language TV
Companies that spent heavily on Spanish-language networks during the evaluation period include Dish Media, Walmart, Verizon and Boost Mobile.
DirecTV revives severe weather pop-up channels for Hurricane Milton
DirecTV is readying plans to relaunch its Severe Weather Channel and Severe Weather Mix for special coverage of Hurricane Milton.
Sky Showtime debuts premium tier with 4K streaming
Sky Showtime has introduced a new premium tier of service that offers a number of perks aimed at movie and TV fans.
Gray Media launches dedicated Local News Live app
Gray Media has debuted a new app focused on its Local News Live streaming channel.
Fox Weather announces coverage plans for Hurricane Milton
Correspondents and forecasters will be stationed throughout Florida, where the Category 5 storm is expected to make landfall this week.
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.