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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.
Premier Sports relaunches after Viaplay sells UK business
Premier Sports has relaunched in the United Kingdom following the sale of the business by Swedish-based media company Viaplay Group
Study: Brits spend 30 minutes per day looking for streaming content
British television fans are having to spend more time in their day searching through apps in pursuit of something to watch.
Sinclair will use AI to translate tennis coverage into Spanish
"Petko Unfiltered," which airs on Sinclair's Tennis Channel, will be the first to use the machine-learning tool.
Ex-NBC boss Jeff Shell could head to Paramount post-Skydance merger
The deal would likely include RedBird Capital Partners, where former NBC Universal boss Jeff Shell overseas sports and media investments.
Brazil will ditch broadcast TV channel numbers for app-based navigation
The shift is part of the development and deployment of a new broadcast TV standard, which will begin rolling out next year.
Max launches annual discount for new and current subscribers
The deal lowers the annual price of Max by as much as 40 percent, depending on the plan.
Paramount Global will pursue merger with Skydance Media
The decision comes despite an offer from Apollo Global Management to buy the company for $26 billion.
CW Network launches first original FAST channel
The channel, available on the CW Network website, offers a marathon of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us"
Comscore gets national currency certification from JIC
The accreditation comes one week after a distinguished honor from the Media Research Council.
Disney licenses six TV shows to UKTV Media
Disney has agreed to license six drama series from FX, ABC and Hulu to BBC Studios' UKTV Media in the United Kingdom.
Sky Italia renews English Premier League rights
Matches will remain on Sky Italia and Now TV through the end of the 2024-25 season.
Standalone ESPN streamer will bundle with Hulu, Disney CEO says
The service will also include engaging features like fantasy sports and betting, CEO Bob Iger affirmed.