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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.

A promotional slate for Squash TV on Amazon's Freevee.

Squash TV streaming channel lands on Amazon’s Freevee

The channel will deliver around-the-clock coverage of professional squash in the United States.

A Canal Plus retail store in Poland.

Canal Plus Group launches streaming TV service in France

Canal Plus has launched a new budget TV service that brings linear channels and on-demand content under a single roof.

The front of the Paramount Pictures studios in Los Angeles, California. (Stock image by Hannah Wernecke via Unsplash)

Charter inks new deal with Paramount with streaming perks for Spectrum TV customers

Spectrum TV subscribers will soon get the ad-supported tiers of Paramount Plus and BET Plus for free.

The CW Network app running on an Apple TV device. (Screen capture by The Desk)

CW Network updates Apple TV app with free streaming channels

The CW Network has updated its Apple TV app to include nearly 50 free, ad-supported streaming television channels.

A banner with the logo of streaming service Fubo TV hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange.

Fubo renews distribution agreement with Diamond Sports

Fubo will continue offering nearly two dozen Bally Sports-branded channels under a renewed deal with Diamond Sports.

The entrance of Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California as it appeared in 2007.

Disney issues pink slips to employees at Pixar

Disney has moved forward with plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at Pixar Animation Studios.

A promotional image for Warner Bros Discovery's Max streaming service in the Apple App Store. (Courtesy image)

WBD debuts Max in 20 European countries

WBD has launched its cornerstone streaming service Max in 20 European countries.

A Comcast gateway used to provide Internet service under the Xfinity brand. (Courtesy image)

Comcast believes pure fiber is biggest broadband competitor

Comcast is focused on increasing revenue from broadband subscribers as competition from fiber-based services continue to mount, a cable executive said this week.

Composite photo of Donald Trump, Joe Biden

CNN to provide presidential debate feed to other broadcasters

CNN will provide a live feed of its presidential debate to other broadcasters, matching an offer made by ABC News last week.

The StreamSaver bundle introduced by Comcast offers Apple TV Plus, Netflix and Peacock at a low price. (Courtesy image)

Comcast unveils bundle with Peacock, Netflix & Apple TV Plus

The bundle, called "Stream Saver," is available only to Xfinity Internet and Xfinity TV customers.

"The Nest" is a new digital broadcast network featuring re-runs that will replace Sinclair's "Stadium" sports network later this month. (Courtesy image)

Fubo quietly adds Sinclair digital networks

Fubo has added four entertainment-based digital television networks from Sinclair, Inc.

The logo of Fox News Digital.

Fox News marks another milestone month for social media engagement

Fox News Digital marked another month as the most-engaged news brand on social media across competitive metrics in April.

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