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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.
Allen Media rolling out “Frame” ads in FAST, subscription streaming products
The Frame ads will be powered by technology provided by BrightLine.
DirecTV Stream launches National Streaming Day deals
DirecTV Stream is rolling out a discount for National Streaming Day that will see the price of its various programming tiers drop by at least $30.
Electric Now remastering TV series using Topaz Labs AI solution
Electric Now has tapped Topaz Labs to help remaster three television series using an artificial intelligence-powered solution
DAZN launches 10 new global FAST channels with Amagi
DAZN is launching 10 new free, ad-supported streaming channels in partnership with cloud technology solution Amagi.
UEFA Europa League finals to stream free on Discovery Plus
WBD will stop offering UEFA finals matches on YouTube in the United Kingdom and offer those live events on Discovery Plus for free.
FilmRise elevates Jonitha Keymoore to content head role
FilmRise has elevated Jonitha Keymoore to serve as its new Head of Content; she previously served in a content acquisition role for Paramount.
MLB raises concerns over Diamond Sports dispute with Comcast
The inability to reach a deal with Comcast impairs Diamond Sports' ability to meet its post-bankruptcy financial commitments, lawyers for MLB say.
Venu Sports: Fox, Disney & WBD sports streaming service gets a name
Fox, ESPN and TNT Sports' streaming joint venture will be called Venu Sports — so, hopefully, we can all stop calling it "Spulu."
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.