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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.

The Warner Bros Studios logo is seen on a building along Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, California on May 28, 2007. (Photo: Flickr user abgpt)

OSN signs WBD content deal for Middle East, North Africa

The deal suggests WBD is focused on international expansion of Max in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Rick Howe (left) and Inscape founder Zeev Neumeier participate in a discussion at the TV of Tomorrow Show in 2024. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Zeev Neumeier brings Gray Swan out of stealth mode

Gray Swan is a service powered by artificial intelligence that aims to help marketers better optimize their connected TV campaigns.

Sky Stream device coming to Italy in June

Comcast's Sky Group is bringing its streaming TV device, called Sky Stream, to customers in Italy.

The Roku Channel offers subscriptions to numerous third-party services, including Paramount Plus. (Graphic by The Desk)

Bundles drive better consumer engagement, study reveals

New research from Parks Associates and Bango are trumpeting the strategy of subscription bundles across different services. 

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Priya Dogra.

Priya Dogra lands at Sky Group as new advertising chief

Priya Dogra is joining Comcast's Sky Group as its new Chief Advertising & New Revenue Officer, starting next month.

The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV considers more “enhanced” picture settings

YouTube TV is testing different settings that aim to deliver an improved video signal without using additional bandwidth.

Fubo's live television service is widely supported on connected TV devices as well as phones, tablets and computers.

Fubo readies free tier to keep former subscribers engaged

Fubo says its forthcoming free tier of service will focus on keeping sports fans engaged during the off-season.

GB News takes legal action against Ofcom

GB News says a warning issued by Ofcom earlier this week violated its free speech rights, and has moved forward with an unspecified legal action against the regulator.

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.

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