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.
NBC begins distributing show clips through The Roku Channel
NBC and Roku have struck a deal that will see The Roku Channel offer clips from NBC late night and sports programs shortly after they air on television.
Nexstar Media sees net revenue drop 5.3 percent in 2023
The largest independent owner of television stations in the country saw its net revenue fall to $4.933 billion during 2023.
Rogers adds Britbox to Ignite streaming platforms in Canada
Rogers has added hundreds of hours of British television series with the launch of Britbox on its connected TV systems in Canada
Luke Bradley-Jones, top Disney Plus boss in Europe, leaves for The Economist
The Economist Group has poached a Disney executive with deep ties to the streaming video industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
WBD no longer pursuing merger with Paramount, report says
Skydance Media is still pursuing a merger opportunity with Paramount Global, the report said.
Netflix to stop allowing customers to pay for subscriptions via iTunes
The change comes as Netflix seeks to avoid the "Apple Tax" in pursuit of more subscription revenue for itself.
New streaming platform Blkfam launches with Black-strong, family-friendly videos
The platform counts comedian Whoopi Goldberg among its financial backers.
Altice stock price climbs amid takeover rumor
On Monday, reports indicated Charter had sought financial guidance on a possible takeover bid of Altice and its two cable businesses.
Xperi signs four cable companies for TiVo Broadband partnership
The four companies will have access to the TiVo Broadband platform and related hardware devices.
Ampere: Streaming revenue to overtake pay TV this year
Streaming's revenue growth is attributed mainly to hybrid advertising-subscription models, according to Ampere.
Cord Cutters News trims staff, lays off editor-in-chief
Editor-in-Chief Roger Cheng were among the layoffs at Cord Cutters News this week, along with two staff writers.
WBD streaming subscribers grows to 97.7 million
Warner Bros Discovery becomes first major media company to earn full-year streaming profit.