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.
DirecTV quietly tests transmitting national NBC feed to offset loss of TEGNA affiliates
The pay TV provider confirmed it was "testing some capabilities as we explore alternative delivery options to help offset the rising costs of retransmission consent."
TV stations to replace Circle Country with Outlaw, The365 in January
The two new broadcast networks are being launched through a new joint venture comprised of Gray Television, Warner Bros Discovery and Lionsgate.
Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.
Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
DirecTV adds Weigel’s Heroes & Icons for satellite customers
Weigel Broadcasting has inked a deal to bring its Heroes & Icons channel to DirecTV's satellite service.
Gray reaches tentative deal to renew NBC affiliations
Gray quietly removed the NBC peacock from dozens of its TV station logos while both sides were working toward a new deal.
Lionsgate closes deal to acquire eOne from Hasbro
Lionsgate's intellectual property catalog just got a little bigger.
Canal Plus signals intent to increase Viaplay stake
Canal Plus Group has expressed an interest in increasing its stake in Swedish counterpart Viaplay.
Christmas Day football games score high ratings across networks
CBS, Fox and ABC each aired a national football game on December 25, with the "Monday Night Football" telecast being the second-highest ratings since 1996.
Amazon to roll out ads on Prime Video in late January
Customers can opt-out of commercial interruptions by paying extra to remove them.