Streaming
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.
Bob Gold hires Eric Becker to run streaming-focused PR unit
The formation of the streaming media and pay TV communications unit will give those clients a dedicated team to work with on brand messaging and corporate communications.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Fox News to simulcast CNN presidential debate
The Fox News Channel will offer a live simulcast of CNN's presidential debate next week.
TiVo survey: Americans spending $70 per month on streaming video services
Americans have a lower perception of quality among streaming services on the market, but they're not using those services any less, according to the latest TiVo video trends report.
Fox expands ad partnership with The Trade Desk
Fox is expanding its partnership with The Trade Desk, incorporation various products into Fox's own AdRise.
C15 Studio emerges from stealth, develops FAST channels for premium sports brands
Formula 1, Triton Poker, One Championship and Squash TV are among the first streaming channels developed by the London-based sports content studio.
Game 5 of NBA Finals draws 12.2 million to ABC
More than 12.2 million American households tuned in to watch the Boston Celtics defeat the Dallas Mavericks for the NBA Championship.
Venu Sports drafts execs from Paramount, FanDuel, SiriusXM to fill leadership roster
The eight newly-named executives are joining 150 others who are dedicated with developing and launching Venu Sports in time for football season.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: Sunday Ticket a ‘premium product’
The commissioner downplayed concerns by some DirecTV subscribers that the league engaged in collusion to artificially drive up the cost of NFL Sunday Ticket.
Minnesota lawmaker urges Comcast, Diamond Sports to hammer out a deal
A U.S. Senator says Comcast and Diamond Sports must return to the negotiating table, because her voters can't watch baseball on cable TV.
Fremantle brings FAST channels to Pluto TV in Europe
Fremantle and Pluto TV are bringing more than a dozen FAST channels to markets outside the United States.
Spectrum Reach, Magnite partner on programmatic advertising
Spectrum Reach will expand its use of Magnite's programmatic ad tech to deliver more-personalized experiences through the Spectrum TV app.
British man gets prison for selling illegal set-top boxes
A British man once living in Cyprus was arrested, charged and sentenced for operating an illegal pirate TV shop.