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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.
DirecTV business clients get antennas during TEGNA dispute
Customers who visit most Buffalo Wild Wings and Chili's restaurants won't miss local news or sports on TEGNA stations.
Zattoo launches cable, Internet bundle in Switzerland
Zattoo is partnering with a broadband provider in Switzerland to offer a new TV and Internet package there.
TEGNA pulls stations off DirecTV; satellite company offers a-la-carte terms
Nearly 70 local broadcast stations have been dropped from DirecTV's satellite and streaming platforms for the second time in three years.
Apple, Paramount discuss bundling services together, report says
The bundle would include Apple TV Plus and Paramount Plus, and would be cheaper than what the service cost separately.
Podcast app Castro to shut down, former staffer says
Castro, a popular podcast app for Apple iPhones, will shut down in the coming months, according to a former staffer who worked on the product.
Fox plots further global expansion of Tubi, hires Endeavor’s David Salmon
Fox's free streaming service Tubi has hired a former Endeavor executive to lead its international expansion efforts.
TEGNA could lose more in battle with DirecTV over affiliate fees
Both sides have until prime-time to reach a new or temporary deal before TEGNA's 60-plus channels are pulled.
Amazon adds Bloomberg to Freevee in U.S., U.K
The launch of Bloomberg TV Plus and Bloomberg Originals comes after Freevee added the channels in Canada, Mexico and other countries.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says ABC not for sale
Disney's top executive walked back previous comments that strongly indicated the broadcast network might be up for grabs.
NASCAR inks new broadcast deals valued at over $7 billion
NASCAR has inked a $7.7 billion media rights deal that will see some of its regular-season races streamed on Prime Video and Max.
Fox Weather added to Dish, Sling Freestream
Fox Weather debuted on Dish Network, Sling TV and Sling Freestream on Wednesday.
DirecTV starts “refer-a-friend” program, offers $100 gift cards
DirecTV is launching a new program that gives subscribers 100 reasons to refer their friends and family to the service.