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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.
Frequency hires James Smith to serve as General Manager, Monetization
Smith will oversee efforts to help channel operators and distribution partners increase revenue across various streaming and connected TV products.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
American Airlines rolls out free Fox One access on domestic flights
Passengers connected to in-flight Wi-Fi on American Airlines domestic trips will be able to activate 24 hours of free access to Fox One.
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Nexxen: Tubi could be key to drawing interest in FIFA World Cup in U.S.
Millions of Americans have expressed renewed interest in the FIFA World Cup tournament in part because Fox-owned Tubi will offer some games for free, Nexxen said in a report.
DATA
Rakuten TV: CTV advertisers looking beyond traditional pre-roll spots
Advertisers are prioritizing engagement metrics like attention and memorability, while 82 percent of viewers remain open to relevant, well-integrated ads, according to the report.
Apple TV operating system to end support for first models with Siri remote
The new operating system, which rolls out later this year, won't support some newer-model devices of the Apple TV, though they will continue to function for a while longer.
Prime Video to offer HBO Max in New Zealand
Streamers who opt to purchase HBO Max through Prime Video Channels will receive a discount off the monthly rate of the service.
Disney will let streamers select which ad plays on Disney Plus
New formats like Gateway Go, Pause Ads and selectable ads are designed to integrate ads into viewing experiences without disrupting content playback.
Telemundo launches free streaming channel with news from southwest stations
The new channel, called Noticias Telemundo Suroeste, will aggregate news reports and other information from the company's southwestern TV stations.
Viewpoint: The wide world of the TV sports business
Sports programming continues to be a core part of the linear TV business — which raises questions about what happens to the business when sports moves to streaming.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Paramount asks judge to toss lawsuit over proposed Warner Bros Discovery merger
Attorneys for Paramount say an antitrust lawsuit filed by streaming and pay TV consumers over the company's deal to acquire Warner Bros should be tossed due to lack of standing.
AMC brings free “Walking Dead” marathon stream to United Kingdom
The launch of the AMC Walking Dead Universe streaming channel marks the sixth FAST channel that will be available to British streamers.
Roku launches $25 bundle with Streaming Stick Plus, Fox One
Roku has officially debuted a new bundle offering that pairs a Roku Streaming Stick Plus with access to Fox One for $25.
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