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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.
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.
CNN to slash 100 jobs, roll out subscription product this year
The memo offered no specific plans about the subscription product, but CNN CEO Mark Thompson hopes it will bring in more than a billion dollars.
Post-merger cuts could target TV networks at Paramount
Networks like CBS and Comedy Central that nurture hit TV franchises and have lucrative live sports rights are likely safe for the long-term, but the future is hazy for other Paramount-owned channels.
Willow by Cricbuzz, NBC Sports to bring live cricket to cable TV
The partnership will see Comcast's two regional sports networks offer six matches from the San Francisco Unicorns.
AXS hires Brian Doherty away from Nexstar Media
AXS TV has hired former Nexstar Media sales executive Brian Doherty into a similar role at the firm.
Spectrum begins offering Vix Premium with Ads to TV customers
Spectrum TV subscribers with at least one Univision channel in their pay TV package now have access to Vix Premium with Ads.
Nielsen hires Akhil Parekh away from Publicis Groupe
Akhil Parekh is joining the audience measurement company as its Chief Solutions Officer of Digital Product.
TuneIn lands audio rights to Big 12 Conference games
TuneIn has inked an agreement with the Big 12 Conference to distribute live coverage of football games and ancillary programming.
Fox Weather expands simulcast on Fox Business Network
Fox News Media is expanding its Fox Weather simulcast on Fox Business Network, which will now air on weekday mornings.
Fox Nation to debut weekly political series with Kellyanne Conway
Fox Nation will debut a new weekly political affairs program hosted by former Trump Administration official Kellyanne Conway.
Dish Media debuts “pause ads” on Sling TV
Sling TV has introduced pause ads through live and on-demand content, the company announced on Tuesday.
CBS to “centralize” news coverage across local-owned stations
The effort is part of a broader restructuring of operations at CBS News & Stations, and comes several months after 800 Paramount employees — including some at CBS-owned stations — were laid off.