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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.
U.S. streamers watch nearly 44 hours of video per week, study says
A research analyst with Parks Associates said streamers are watching more free, ad-supported content — and that might lead to higher churn across subscription-based services.
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KnowTechie names Tablo DVR among best TV accessories for 2024
KnowTechie has named the fourth-generation Tablo DVR one of its best TV accessories for 2024.
Spain’s MoviStar Plus offers low-cost access to soccer games
MoviStar Plus is offering Spanish customers an unbelievable opportunity to watch professional soccer games at an incredibly low price.
WBD offers first glimpse at Paris-based sports facility ahead of Summer Olympics
"WBD House" will include studios and production facilities that will allow the media and entertainment brand to deliver thousands of hours of Olympics coverage this year.
Plex reaches milestone of over 1,000 FAST content streams
More than 800 of Plex's 1,100-plus free streaming TV channels are available to users in the United States, the company affirmed on Wednesday.
Federal lawmakers express concern over Fox-Disney-WBD streaming sports joint venture
The lawmakers sent a letter to the CEOs of Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery with 19 questions about their sports joint venture.
Ofcom revises accessibility code to include streaming TV services
The code requires video program providers to offer accessibility features like subtitles and descriptive audio.
Disney Plus grabs rights to UEFA Europa League in Denmark, Sweden
The deal starts with the upcoming season and runs through the end of the 2026-27 event year.
Fubo CEO David Gandler sees salary fall to $5.164 million in 2023
The figure is around 38 percent lower than Gandler's cash, stock and benefits compensation earned the prior year.
Charter unveils low-cost streaming TV package for Spectrum customers
Spectrum TV Stream offers more than 90 live television channels from Disney, Fox, Discovery and others for $40 per month.
The Africa Channel to air Blkfam programming through new content partnership
The partnership will also see the Africa Channel manage a new free, ad-supported streaming channel for Blkfam.
Browse fatigue setting in for streamers, Accenture says
Around 36 percent of people surveyed said they're tired of having to search across services and platforms for something to watch.