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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.
Gaming services outpace gym memberships in American homes, study says
The research study from Parks Associates found streaming video services to be one of the most-dominant subscription products purchased by Americans.
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Indiana Fever season opener draws 2.1 million viewers to ESPN
The game averaged 2.1 million viewers across ESPN 2 on cable and the streaming platforms ESPN Plus and Disney Plus.
Debates between Donald Trump, Joe Biden to look different this year
The Commission on Presidential Debates is not involved in two scheduled TV events taking place in June and September.
Netflix to stop using Microsoft for advertising platform tech
The company will continue to lean on Microsoft as a programmatic advertising partner.
NFL schedule details begin to leak ahead of official release
Netflix gets a Christmas game; first Monday Night Football match-up revealed; Peacock to stream an overseas game.
DirecTV adding more CW Network affiliates to streaming service
Customers in El Paso, Springfield, Wichita and Syracuse now have access to their local CW Network affiliate through DirecTV Stream.
Panasonic revealed as sixth TiVo TV partner
Panasonic will launch a new line of smart TVs in the United Kingdom that are powered by TiVo OS, the company affirmed this week.
Streamers willing to pay to watch Olympics, report claims
But, be warned: Most want a centralized hub for their sports and other streaming content, and are willing to pirate content if that option isn't available.
Channel 4 relaunches brand identity as “public service streamer”
Channel 4 has refreshed its brand identity to bring greater emphasis to its digital and streaming platforms and products.
TCL adds Bloomberg TV channels to TCL TV Plus FAST platform
TCL has signed a distribution agreement with Bloomberg Media for its two streaming television channels.
Roku grabs rights to Sunday morning baseball games
Roku has secured the exclusive distribution rights for Major League Baseball played early Sunday mornings.
Fox outlines new fall schedule ahead of Upfronts
Fox has released the pending fall schedule for the start of the 2024-25 television season ahead of its Upfronts presentation.