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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.
Nielsen: Oklahoma City Thunder are most-watched NBA team on TV
NBA regular-season viewership increased 27 percent, driven by expanded distribution across streaming and traditional platforms, according to Nielsen.
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Stanley Cup games to stream on ESPN app during DIRECTV-Scripps dispute
A prolonged blackout involving Scripps will not affect DIRECTV subscribers’ ability to watch Stanley Cup games, provided they stream them online.
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Roku launches NHL Zone ahead of Stanley Cup Final
The NHL Zone will aggregate live games across supported streaming apps like YouTube TV, Hulu and Fubo, along with other hockey-focused programming.
Samsung: Free streaming apps achieving similar reach as broadcast TV
Sports, reality programming and news are the three most-watched FAST content genres, with live programming driving engagement.
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Tubi adds video podcasts from SiriusXM
The deal expands distribution for SiriusXM creators across Tubi’s audience of more than 100 million monthly users.
Congress asks NFL’s Goodell to testify on broadcast TV deals
The summons comes at a time when federal lawmakers are questioning whether the NFL and other leagues should maintain carve-out exemptions to antitrust laws.
Merger talks between SiriusXM, iHeartMedia fizzle out
The companies reached an impasse over the stations iHeart would likely need to divest in order to secure regulatory approvals for the deal.
Fox One, Comcast’s Peacock added to YouTube Primetime Channels
The launch of Fox One and Peacock on YouTube Primetime Channels comes about a week before both apps are set to offer live games from the FIFA World Cup tournament.
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Roku launches Soccer Zone portal ahead of FIFA World Cup tournament
The Soccer Zone includes access to live matches played on Fox One and Peacock (Telemundo), in addition to clips, match stats and other data.
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Fox Weather readies audio simulcast on SiriusXM
The simulcast replaces The Weather Channel, and will be available for free on streaming and satellite radio platforms during weather-related emergencies.
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Scripps channels dropped from DIRECTV after carriage contract expires
A spokesperson for DIRECTV said Scripps was demanding "the highest rates we've ever seen" for continued carriage of the channels.
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TuneIn adds 41 commercial-free channels from StingRay
The new commercial-free music streams, available to TuneIn Premium subscribers, cover various genres like rock, hip-hop, jazz and pop.
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