Streaming
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.
Congress to continue funding Voice of America, despite Trump’s wishes
The proposal faces legislative hurdles and a potential presidential veto as legal challenges against USAGM continue.
Jimmy Zasowski promoted to President, Platform Distribution at Disney
The move comes as Disney navigates frequent distribution disputes and accelerates its direct-to-consumer strategy.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Index Exchange, Gracenote expand show-level transparency for ad buys
The capability uses Gracenote’s content ID graph to deliver program-level reporting and impression verification.
CES 2026
DIRECTV launches streaming solution for small businesses
Packages start at $40 per month for eligible businesses and include access to more than 140 free, ad-supported streaming channels.
DIRECTV expands out-of-home programmatic advertising
The network offers Live TV inventory across offices, retail, bars and restaurants, with hotels planned later this year.
Frank van der Post tapped to lead WOW! as CEO
DigitalBridge and Crestview appointed Frank van der Post as CEO of WOW!, succeeding Teresa Elder, following the company’s take-private acquisition.
Parks Associates: Smart TVs are primary streaming devices in homes
Smart television sets are the primary way most Americans are watching streaming video content at home, according to new consumer data released by Parks Associates.
DATA
IAB Tech Lab unveils agentic roadmap to scale AI-driven advertising
IAB Tech Lab released an Agentic Roadmap outlining how digital advertising can scale AI-driven buying and selling using existing standards.
Free Live Sports inks platform deals, now reaches 75 million households worldwide
Free Live Sports (FLS) has inked a multi-platform distribution deal that allows it to reach more than 75 million homes around the world, the company announced this week.
“60 Minutes” loses 5 million viewers after CECOT segment scandal
Viewership fell from 10.35 million to 4.89 million week over week, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
EXCLUSIVE
Xumo forges partnerships for new advanced audience targeting identity solution
The platform combines Xumo viewership data with third-party identity and household data while maintaining a privacy-first approach.
CES 2026
Comcast completes spin-out of cable networks into Versant
Comcast completed the spin-off of its cable networks into Versant Media Group, which began trading publicly under the ticker VSNT.