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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.
WBD announces deal to bring French Open to TNT Sports in U.S.
Nearly 900 live matches will stream on Max, WBD said in a statement, while feature events will air live on the flagship TNT cable network.
Comscore: The Roku Channel is top FAST platform in viewing hours
The Roku Channel is used by 1 out of every 4 streaming households, according to new data released by Comscore on Wednesday.
Spotify to charge $5 more for premium, high fidelity music streams
Spotify is preparing to launch a new tier of service that will offer enhanced playlist and library tools along with high-fidelity audio for around $17 per month.
Exclusive: MyBundle launches connected TV apps for free streaming service
The MyBundle Free TV app offers 45 linear content streams on Roku, Fire TV, Android TV and other platforms.
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Informa shuts down Digital TV Europe, Television Business International
British media firm Informa has shut down Digital TV Europe and Television Business International, two trade publications that have operated for four decades.
Apple to offer character data, dialogue enhancer on tvOS
Apple will introduce a new version of its streaming television operating system later this year that unleashes a number of new features.
WBD lands French Open rights for TNT Sports, Max
WBD has inked a $650 million deal to bring the French Open tennis tournament to TNT Sports and Max in the United States.
Waymark helps Charter grab $27 million in local ad revenue
A partnership between Charter Communications and software maker Waymark is proving to be financially lucrative for both companies.
Bango: Los consumidores Latinoamericanos quieren paquetes de streaming de TV
La mayoría de los streamers latinoamericanos encuestados por la firma de tecnología dicen que no pueden permitirse todas las opciones de streaming que quieren ver.
Paramount elevates Travis Scoles to EVP, Advanced Advertising
Scoles has served in a number of advertising-focused roles at Paramount since joining the company in 2020.
Mediaite Press Club podcast heads to SiriusXM
SiriusXM will distribute an expanded version of Mediaite's Press Club podcast on one of its political affairs radio channels.
Latin American consumers want streaming TV bundles, Bango report says
Most Latin American streamers surveyed by the tech firm say they can't afford all the streaming options they want to watch.