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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.
Streamers willing to pay to watch Olympics, report claims
But, be warned: Most want a centralized hub for their sports and other streaming content, and are willing to pirate content if that option isn't available.
Channel 4 relaunches brand identity as “public service streamer”
Channel 4 has refreshed its brand identity to bring greater emphasis to its digital and streaming platforms and products.
TCL adds Bloomberg TV channels to TCL TV Plus FAST platform
TCL has signed a distribution agreement with Bloomberg Media for its two streaming television channels.
Roku grabs rights to Sunday morning baseball games
Roku has secured the exclusive distribution rights for Major League Baseball played early Sunday mornings.
Fox outlines new fall schedule ahead of Upfronts
Fox has released the pending fall schedule for the start of the 2024-25 television season ahead of its Upfronts presentation.
Apple seeks to change pay structure for TV, film talent
Apple is working with Hollywood studios on a new pay and performance structure for its film and television talent.
Televisa-Univision to debut ad-supported Vix Plus
Televisa-Univision will debut an ad-supported version of its Vix Plus streaming service on Wednesday.
Fox CEO: Most Tubi streamers watching on-demand content
Most Tubi streamers are watching video on-demand content instead of linear streams, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch affirmed this week.
Netflix may score two Christmas Day NFL games
Netflix is in the running to score two Christmas Day football games, according to a report.
Nexstar CEO downplays streaming business after CW launches FAST platform
Nexstar's CEO Perry Sook disparaged the streaming television business, several weeks after the company's broadcast network launched its first free streaming TV channel.
Finalists named for 2024 StreamTV Awards
Questex's media industry event StreamTV Show has unveiled the finalists for its annual StreamTV Awards.
Sinclair explores selling some broadcast TV stations
Nearly five dozen local broadcast outlets could be up for grabs, according to a report.