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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.
Tubi launches free streaming sports channels from DAZN
Tubi is making several DAZN sports channels available in North America for the first time.
Chris Savine re-joins FreeCast in executive finance role
FreeCast says its former Chief Financial Officer Chris Savine will re-join the company in a similar role.
Audacy launches “Audacy Sports” for radio stations, podcasts
Audacy Sports will distribute live coverage of games from more than 150 college- and professional-level sports teams.
DirecTV adds new channels from Cineverse, Scripps Networks
Dove Channel, Bob Ross Channel, Scripps News and Court TV are joining the DirecTV lineup on Tuesday.
RTL will take over Nickelodeon Germany satellite slot
Nickelodeon content will be incorporated into Super RTL, and the two brands will work on a new youth-oriented channel.
OTTera partners with Thoughtful Agency on CreateAds.tv
The platform allows businesses of all sizes to launch creative advertising campaigns in just a few steps.
Documents show North Korean animators worked on Prime Video, Cartoon Network shows
The documents show North Korean animators were able to circumvent U.S.-imposed sanctions in a number of cases.
Disney debuts “MyDisney” account service for Disney Plus, Hulu
Disney will now allow Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus customers to sign on to other Disney-owned websites by using a single username and password.
Fox, ESPN & WBD schedule late August for launch of sports streaming service
The tentative date was first revealed in a document filed in federal court, and is likely intended to capitalize on higher sports interest heading into the start of the NFL's regular season.
Sony said to be working with Apollo on bid for Paramount
One potential strategy involves operating Paramount as part of a joint venture.
FreeCast taps Maxim Group to explore NASDAQ direct listing
FreeCast has tapped Maxim Group to serve as its exclusive financial advisor ahead of a direct listing on the NASDAQ.
Netflix will stop revealing global subscriber numbers in 2025
The decision to stop revealing subscriber data will make it harder to compare Netflix to other TV services like Disney Plus and Max.