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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.
AMC Networks relaunches HIDIVE with new interface, watchlists
AMC Networks has relaunched HIDIVE with a new user interface and additional features.
Cable, satellite TV companies lose 7 million customers in 2023
The losses were nearly offset by gains in the streaming cable TV replacement industry, which grew by 1.89 million customers during the year.
WBD will relaunch Tru TV with sports-heavy schedule
Warner Bros Discovery is refreshing its reality comedy channel Tru TV with a new emphasis on live sports and related programming.
Comcast launching live odds from DraftKings on X1 boxes
Comcast is rolling out a new interactive sports platform and will offer live odds from DraftKings on X1 set-top boxes this month.
Charter’s Spectrum TV offers free access to ESPN Plus
The Disney-owned sports service can be accessed by Spectrum TV customers with certain eligible plans.
Roku to continue selling at Walmart despite Vizio acquisition, CFO says
Roku will continue selling its products at Walmart stores despite the retailer's plans to acquire Vizio, the company's CFO said.
Internet outage knocks San Francisco’s ABC7 off air
KGO-TV, ABC7, was forced to simulcast its sister-station from Los Angeles for about two hours Thursday morning.
Netflix to stream Mike Tyson, Jake Paul boxing match in July
Netflix will broadcast the match live from Texas in mid-July, the company said on Thursday.
VIDAA TV OS ready to compete against Roku, Amazon in U.S.
Unlike Roku and Amazon, executives at VIDAA say the tech firm has no plans to make its own streaming smart TV sets.
Dish Media forms addressable advertising pact with Philo
The partnership allows Dish Media clients to purchase addressable advertising inventory against dozens of channels available on Philo.
Sling TV unveils new interactive games through Arcade feature
Sling TV is rolling out a new feature that allows subscribers to play interactive games alongside live TV programming.
Study: Broadcast TV advertising has major influence over shoppers
Broadcast television earned high marks for local news trust and influence among potential shoppers, according to a new study commissioned by a TV industry group.