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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.
Jeff Zucker-backed RedBird acquires All3 Media
Jeff Zucker has acquired a London-based content production company operated in part by his former employer.
Sky Showtime to launch ad-supported tier
Comcast and Paramount's joint venture Sky Showtime has announced plans for a lower-priced, ad-supported plan.
Consolidated Communications to stop offering cable TV by end of year
Consolidated Communications will exit the cable television market by the end of the year amid a shift in focus on its broadband businesses.
Roku stock drops 24 percent amid ARPU concerns
Roku's stock price dropped 23 percent during the trading day on Friday as investors appeared concern over the company's sliding ARPU.
Paramount, Comcast hold talks about streaming joint venture, report says
The discussions have centered around a streaming-focused partnership or joint venture, similar to its Paramount and Comcast's Sky Showtime operation overseas.
Paramount lays off Noggin team, will shut down app
The kid-friendly app offered more than 1,000 interactive videos and games; some videos will shift to Paramount Plus.
Roku grows to 80 million monthly active users, execs forecast ad business boom
Roku's platform revenue soared to $3.0 billion during 2023, or 10 percent higher when compared to 2022. Gross profit increased 6 percent to $1.5 billion.
Vix grows to 7 million subscribers, boosts Televisa-Univision’s ad business
Subscription revenues from Vix and other properties accounted for $700 million during 2023, the company revealed on Thursday.
AMC Networks settles class-action lawsuit for $8.3 million
Subscribers of AMC Plus, Shudder and Acorn TV may be entitled to cash after the company agreed to settle a privacy lawsuit.
Tablo launches beta program for Apple TV app
The company behind the Tablo DVR says it is nearly finished with an Apple TV app that will work with the fourth-generation model of the device.
Exclusive: Fox-ESPN-WBD sports service could be called Hulu Sports
A sports streaming service under development by Fox, Disney's ESPN and TNT Sports may be called Hulu Sports, The Desk has learned.
George Soros to become Audacy’s largest shareholder post-bankruptcy
Billionaire George Soros is set to become the largest individual shareholder of troubled radio broadcaster Audacy, according to court documents.