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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.
Nexstar appoints Erin McIlvain to SVP, Affiliate Distribution at CW Network
Nexstar Media Group has hired Erin McIlvain to serve in a new senior executive role at its CW Network.
Roku Channel adds more free content streams from NBC Universal
Roku has added nearly a dozen new content streams from Comcast's NBC Universal.
Tastemade to develop new original programming with Amazon
Amazon and Tastemade have announced a new partnership that will see the development of over a dozen new food-related shows.
Netflix offers ad-based tier to French supermarket shoppers
The partnership will see Carrefour Plus members get grocery discounts and delivery perks, as well as Netflix with Ads.
Diamond Sports Group unveils plan to emerge from bankruptcy
Diamond Sports has laid out a path to emerge from bankruptcy after agreeing to settle a lawsuit brought against parent company Sinclair.
Fox News sees 3 million tune in for Iowa Caucus coverage
Fox News won the night with its Iowa Caucus coverage, according to key metrics from Nielsen, Adobe Analytics and Emplifi.
Streamers like ‘shoppable’ TV ads, QR codes, survey reveals
Consumers like QR codes, especially if they get a discount, but complain the codes don't appear on TV long enough to scan them.
Fox Sports grabs 40 million viewers for NFC Wild Card Playoff game
Fox Sports says its weekend match-up between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys grabbed 40 million overall viewers across broadcast and cable TV.
Filmrise expands partnership with ITV Studios, adds more British TV content
Shows like "Prime Suspect" and "Romulus" will be offered to FilmRise clients as part of the deal.
Peacock helps grab 28 million viewers for AFC Wild Card Playoff game
Comcast said Peacock had more than 16 million devices streaming the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at once.
TEGNA stations return to DirecTV ahead of NFL playoffs
Nearly five dozen local broadcast television stations owned by TEGNA have returned to DirecTV on Saturday.
Sinclair digital networks Charge, Comet added to Hulu with Live TV
Sinclair Broadcast Group's digital networks have been added to the Walt Disney Company's general entertainment service Hulu.