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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.
Free streaming channel count drops slightly to 1,943, report says
In March, the total number of FAST channels reported by Gavin Bridge was 1,963 — so, who lost 20 channels between then and now?
Channel 4 reports increase in viewership on YouTube
hannel 4 saw a three-fold increase in viewership of its shows on social video platform YouTube
Ofcom could sanction GB News over Rishi Sunak town hall
GB News could face an official sanction from Ofcom after airing a town hall forum with the country's prime minister earlier this year.
Final six episodes of “Yellowstone” begin filming in Montana
The final six episodes of Paramount Global's hit cable drama "Yellowstone" have started filming in Montana.
Allen Media rolling out “Frame” ads in FAST, subscription streaming products
The Frame ads will be powered by technology provided by BrightLine.
DirecTV Stream launches National Streaming Day deals
DirecTV Stream is rolling out a discount for National Streaming Day that will see the price of its various programming tiers drop by at least $30.
Electric Now remastering TV series using Topaz Labs AI solution
Electric Now has tapped Topaz Labs to help remaster three television series using an artificial intelligence-powered solution
DAZN launches 10 new global FAST channels with Amagi
DAZN is launching 10 new free, ad-supported streaming channels in partnership with cloud technology solution Amagi.
UEFA Europa League finals to stream free on Discovery Plus
WBD will stop offering UEFA finals matches on YouTube in the United Kingdom and offer those live events on Discovery Plus for free.
FilmRise elevates Jonitha Keymoore to content head role
FilmRise has elevated Jonitha Keymoore to serve as its new Head of Content; she previously served in a content acquisition role for Paramount.
MLB raises concerns over Diamond Sports dispute with Comcast
The inability to reach a deal with Comcast impairs Diamond Sports' ability to meet its post-bankruptcy financial commitments, lawyers for MLB say.
Venu Sports: Fox, Disney & WBD sports streaming service gets a name
Fox, ESPN and TNT Sports' streaming joint venture will be called Venu Sports — so, hopefully, we can all stop calling it "Spulu."