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.
Walmart to buy Vizio for $2.3 billion
The retailer hopes Vizio's streaming TV platform will help it further develop a robust digital advertising business.
Poll: Most Americans don’t want streaming services regulated like cable
More than half of Americans surveyed say they oppose efforts to regulate cable-like streaming services under the same rules as cable and satellite platforms.
Setanta Sports expands Bundesliga rights to new countries
The deal includes the renewal of rights in 10 European and Asian countries, plus three new Baltic territories.
Ampere: Disney stands to win as streamers rush to license content
Disney could emerge as an early victor as a new front develops in the so-called "streaming wars:" A rush to license content to peer services.
Major League Baseball launches Colorado Rockies streaming service
Major League Baseball has launched a new streaming service for in-market Colorado Rockies games after the closure of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain.
WBD to delay posting John Oliver clips to YouTube
Clips from "Last Week Tonight" will be published to YouTube several days after the show airs on HBO.
Sky Sports sees increased interest in Super Bowl
The Comcast-owned satellite company saw a 49 percent increase in audience for Super Bowl LVIII compared to the previous year.
Justice Department to scrutinize Fox-ESPN-TNT Sports streaming service
The DOJ review will focus on antitrust issues and is likely to come after the three broadcasters finalize their plans for the sports-inclusive streaming service.
Dish parent Echostar weighs $3 billion spectrum-backed bond sale
Echostar is weighing the sale of $3 billion in bonds that would be backed by some of its wireless spectrum.
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.