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.
Android TV on 270 million active devices worldwide, Google says
The number represents an 80 percent increase in active Android TV devices on the market since last year.
Olympics make NBC biggest media distributor in August, Nielsen says
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games were widely available on NBC Universal's linear and streaming properties, pushing the company to the top.
Fox News to simulcast CBS News VP debate
Fox News Media has become the first broadcaster to announce a plan to simulcast the CBS News vice presidential debate when it airs next month.
Sinclair to distribute Portland Trail Blazers games on broadcast TV
The professional basketball team is also making its games available on a subscription streaming service, launching soon.
DirecTV rolls out user profile feature on streaming TV platforms
Five user profiles can be linked to a single account, each with its own cloud DVR and personalized content recommendations.
France’s M6, Paramount’s Pluto TV announce streaming pact
The pact involves content, editorial initiatives and advertising sales, which will benefit both sides.
Paramount begins second wave of layoffs
Paramount Global is moving forward with a second wave of layoffs, impacting around 15 percent of its remaining workforce.
DirecTV adds FAST channels from A+E Networks
DirecTV and A+E Networks have expanded their distribution agreement to include around a dozen FAST channels.
YouTube increases price for YouTube Premium in Europe
YouTube is raising the price of its individual and family Premium memberships in several European countries.
Google TV to aggregate sports streams through “Live” tab
Professional and college sports airing through apps like ESPN Plus, YouTube TV and Sling TV will be recommended through the content menu.
DirecTV adds Allentown-based indie WFMZ to streaming services
Pay television provider DirecTV has added a Pennsylvania news leader to its Internet-based services.
Bango releases global “Subscription Wars” trend report
Telecom customers across three continents find the subscription landscape chaotic and crave a central hub for purchasing and managing their services, according to a global trends report from Bango.