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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.
Fox Weather meteorologist saves Atlanta woman from flooded car
A Fox Weather meteorologist rescued a woman whose car became stuck in flood water spurred by the remnants of Hurricane Helene early Friday morning.
Amagi, Whip media to streamline Electric Entertainment’s streaming strategies
Amagi and Whip Media are working with Electric Entertainment to enhance the content distribution strategies of Electric Now using data-driven solutions.
Scripps News exec Kate O’Brian to leave company
Her departure coincides with the winding down of the Scripps News brand as a national TV channel.
Comcast’s Sky sues WBD over long-term TV deal
The deal, set to expire next year, dates back to 2011, allowing Sky to distribute HBO and other WBD-owned shows and movies on Sky Atlantic.
Scripps News to lay off 250, will shut down broadcast channel
Advertising revenue woes are largely to blame for the falling apart of Scripps News, a highly-decorated national news brand that aimed to reach viewers with facts-first, non-partisan journalism.
Altitude Sports to launch streaming service, offer some games on TEGNA stations
Altitude Sports will soon launch a streaming service and intends to make some Nuggets and Avalanche games available on free broadcast TV.
Disney implements fresh round of layoffs, affecting 300
Disney has started a fresh round of layoffs that will impact around 300 workers at the entertainment giant's corporate operations.
Paramount may drop Nielsen ratings in October, report says
Paramount will use measurement data from VideoAmp from October 1 if their contract with Nielsen is not renewed.
Gracenote, Amagi partner on FAST elements for content publishers
Content partners can now access select Gracenote products through Amagi’s channel creation solution.
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Nielsen (press release)
Fubo throws shade at YouTube TV, announces multiview on Roku
The mosaic feature is rolling out to Roku Ultra users, and will launch on other Roku devices in the coming weeks, the company said.
YouTube TV, Spectrum TV rank high in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey
Streaming cable-like services ranked slightly higher in customer satisfaction compared to traditional cable and satellite products, according to J.D. Power
Fox Weather to offer live coverage of Hurricane Helene
Fox Weather will simulcast its Hurricane Helene coverage on the Fox News Channel in overnight hours.
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Fox News Media (press release)