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.
Best Buy leaks new Tablo model with four tuners
Best Buy has quietly posted a pre-order page for a new version of Nuvyyo's fourth-generation Tablo over-the-air DVR.
Amagi to acquire Tellyo cloud-based broadcast business
Amagi says it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Tellyo's live broadcast business.
France Télévisions, Eutelsat to partner on 4K channels
France Télévisions has partnered with Eutelsat to distribute UHD simulcasts of its two main channels by early next year.
Lionsgate tops Wall Street estimates with Q3 results
Lionsgate demonstrated resilience in navigating the challenges posed by Hollywood strikes, exceeding Wall Street expectations for its second quarter of fiscal 2024.
NBC layoffs impact 50 employees at Peacock
NBC Universal has let go of around 50 marketing employees who work on the streaming television service, Peacock.
Verizon will offer Max, Netflix bundle for $10 per month
Verizon is working with Warner Bros Discovery and Netflix on a new super bundle that will see ad-supported streaming service sold at $10 per month.
Dish laying off 500 workers after dismal Q3 results
Dish Network is issuing pink slips to more than 500 employees at its satellite TV service, Sling TV and Dish Wireless divisions.
Vizio wants to license operating system to other smart TV makers
Vizio is preparing to expand its presence in the connected TV space by licensing its smart TV operating system to third-party manufacturers, a senior executive confirmed on Thursday.
SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deals with studios, ending strike
SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal with television and film studios that will allow striking actors to return to work, starting on Thursday.
SiriusXM unveils new logo, offers preview of refreshed streaming app
SiriusXM rolled out a refresh of its corporate brand on Wednesday, a move that will also see changes to its cornerstone audio services made in the near future.
MyBundle doubles staff, hires Scott Kessler away from Vizio
Streaming marketplace MyBundle has more than doubled its employee count over the last six weeks to include the hiring of an industry veteran who will be tasked with building out the company's streaming service partnerships.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Philo adds 10 new streaming channels from AMC Networks
Philo is adding around a dozen new channels programmed by AMC Networks, the company announced on Tuesday.