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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.
Judge orders mental health test for journalist charged in Fox News leaks
Timothy Burke is also not permitted to travel beyond a certain boundary in Florida, and must submit to substance abuse testing.
Skyworth signs on as latest TiVo OS partner
Xperi has inked a deal with Skyworth to build smart television sets that are powered by the company's TiVo operating system.
Nexstar asks court to review FCC ownership limits
Nexstar is asking a federal court to review a decision by the FCC last December that upholds broadcast ownership limitations.
Paramount grabs 67.5 million streaming subscribers
The company expects its Paramount Plus service to be fully profitable by next year, even though some customers may drop off throughout 2024.
TEGNA says DirecTV dispute hurt revenue during Q4
A weeks-long dispute with satellite company DirecTV caused TEGNA to lose out on critical subscription revenue in 2023, the company affirmed on Thursday.
NBC begins distributing show clips through The Roku Channel
NBC and Roku have struck a deal that will see The Roku Channel offer clips from NBC late night and sports programs shortly after they air on television.
Nexstar Media sees net revenue drop 5.3 percent in 2023
The largest independent owner of television stations in the country saw its net revenue fall to $4.933 billion during 2023.
Rogers adds Britbox to Ignite streaming platforms in Canada
Rogers has added hundreds of hours of British television series with the launch of Britbox on its connected TV systems in Canada
Luke Bradley-Jones, top Disney Plus boss in Europe, leaves for The Economist
The Economist Group has poached a Disney executive with deep ties to the streaming video industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
WBD no longer pursuing merger with Paramount, report says
Skydance Media is still pursuing a merger opportunity with Paramount Global, the report said.
Netflix to stop allowing customers to pay for subscriptions via iTunes
The change comes as Netflix seeks to avoid the "Apple Tax" in pursuit of more subscription revenue for itself.
New streaming platform Blkfam launches with Black-strong, family-friendly videos
The platform counts comedian Whoopi Goldberg among its financial backers.