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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.
WBD issues pink slips to around 1,000 workers, including at Max
WBD has sent pink slips to around 1,000 workers, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Journalist asks judge to dismiss hacking charges over Fox News video leaks
Florida journalist Timothy Burke says the government cannot claim that his interception and distribution of Fox News video clips is a crime.
CW Network quietly launches free streaming channels on Freevee
The launch of "CW Gold" and "CW Forever" comes about three months after the CW Network introduced its first FAST channel.
BET Media launching Tyler Perry-centric FAST channels
BET Media and Tyler Perry are teaming up on two new FAST channels that will offer replays of certain BET sitcoms and dramas.
Sinclair’s NewsOn app adds News Press & Gazette news feeds
NewsOn is launching local news feeds for eight more stations through a partnership between parent company Sinclair, Inc. and News Press & Gazette Company.
MPA hires former federal prosecutor to lead anti-piracy litigation
Bostick joins MPA's ACE from the U.S. Department of Justice, where she served as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York.
Spectrum News debuts free streaming channel on Xumo Play
Spectrum News has launched its national news channel through free streaming platform Xumo Play.
C15 Studio hires Chris Flatley away from Fubo
C15 Studio has poached a top advertising sales executive from Fubo to lead the company's ambitious advertising initiatives in a similar role.
Samsung inks Tizen OS licensing deal with Loewe
The smart TV operating system will be incorporated in the new line-up of Stellar model TVs.
Roku to stream syndicated version of “Good Morning Football” for free
Roku has signed an extensive agreement that will bring the syndicated version of NFL Network's wake-up program "Good Morning Football" to streamers across the nation.
Channel 4 sees digital audience climb 30 percent in June
Channel 4 saw its digital audience increase 30 percent in the month of June
Redbox will shut down streaming service, lay off workers
Redbox is planning to lay off more than 1,000 workers and shut down its streaming service after its parent company entered into Chapter 7 bankruptcy.