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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.
NewsNation to revamp weekday schedule, add weekend news programming
Nexstar-owned NewsNation will debut a new weekday schedule and expand its morning show to the weekends later this month.
CBS Sports to limit Super Bowl 4K video feed to pay TV subscribers
Paramount says it will offer a 4K video feed of Super Bowl LVIII to cable, satellite and streaming cable-like platforms; everyone else will get the game in high definition.
BET Media to license Tyler Perry shows to other services
Eight series will be offered to subscription-based and ad-supported streaming services.
Amazon laying off hundreds at Prime Video, MGM Studios, Twitch
Some Amazon employees are starting the new year in the worst possible way: On the unemployment line.
Skydance pursues deal to acquire Paramount parent company
Skydance Media is said to be plotting an all-cash offer for Paramount Global's parent company, National Amusements, according to reports.
Amazon unveils Matter Casting to take on Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast
The protocol will allow Fire TV users to "cast" content from their Apple and Google phones and tablets to the biggest screen in the house.
TuneIn lands on Vizio smart TV sets
TuneIn is rolling out an app on Vizio SmartCast TVs that serves up over 90,000 live radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks.
Xperi launches TiVo Broadband platform for Internet-only customers
TiVo Broadband will allow cable and fiber ISPs to offer a complete streaming video solution to their customers that is backed by a familiar consumer brand name.
DirecTV says it will offer access to Paramount Plus with Showtime app
Subscribers who have a legacy Showtime subscription will get access to the Paramount Plus with Showtime app at no extra cost.
Zinwell to sell NextGen TV box that doesn’t require home Internet connection
The Zinwell ZAT-6000L includes a 4G LTE radio that can connect to nearby cellphone towers in order to download server-side certificates needed to view encrypted ATSC 3.0 channels.
Amazon says Panasonic will produce Fire TV sets
Amazon and Panasonic are teaming up on a new line of Fire TV sets that will sport OLED displays and other premium features.
Patrick McFadden joins Sinclair as SVP, Global Public Policy & Communications
Patrick McFadden has joined Sinclair after spending a decade with the National Association of Broadcasters.