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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.
“Family Guy” repeats to air on Comedy Central in September
Paramount's Comedy Central will offer a Family Guy marathon on Labor Day before moving the show to prime-time later in the week.
Pirates will pay $2 million after operating illegal streaming TV websites
The operators of five U.S.-based pirate TV websites have agreed to shut down their services after being threatened with legal action.
DirecTV taps Deion Sanders for new national ad campaign
DirecTV mascots Frank and Bobby have returned in time for fall sports — and, this time, a new pigeon has joined their flock.
NewsNation unveils special coverage of Democratic National Convention
NewsNation will present special coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois throughout the week.
By:
Nexstar Media Group (press release)
Sinclair expands podcast division with new sports shows
Sinclair is expanding its on-demand audio offerings by launching two new sports-focused podcasts, the company announced this week.
MyBundle reveals partnership with streaming hardware maker Roku
MyBundle has inked a partnership with Roku that allows more than 250 broadband ISP partners to offer a free streaming TV stick to its customers.
NBC pulls in nearly 21 million with Closing Ceremony of Olympic Games
Nearly 21 million people tuned in to some or all of the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, according to data released by NBC Sports.
DoorDash brings free Max with Ads to some DashPass members
DoorDash is offering free access to a major streaming service as an incentive for its DashPass membership service.
Scripps to air Manhattan Beach Open volleyball tournament on Ion
The men’s and women’s finals of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open will air Sunday, Aug. 18 on ION.
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E. W. Scripps (press release)
NBC sees 30.6 million daily viewers to Summer Olympic Games coverage
NBC Universal drew an average daily audience of 30.6 million viewers during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Comet Fest to return in 2025 with salute to Jurassic Park
Comet's digital fan festival Comet Fest will return for a third year in Summer 2025 with a salute to the Jurassic Park franchise.
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Sinclair, Inc. (press release)
Peacock subs stream 23.5 billion minutes of Summer Olympics coverage
The amount of total minutes streamed was 40 percent higher than all previous Summer and Winter Olympic Games available on Peacock.