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.
LG reports sluggish sales of TV sets, sound accessories in 2023
LG said it experienced higher demand for its smart TVs during the holiday shopping season, but reported lower sales on a year-over basis.
Netflix will phase out Basic plan tier in more countries
Netflix will fully retire its commercial-free "Basic" plan in the United Kingdom and Canada later this spring.
Skydance owner makes preliminary offer to acquire Paramount parent company
The offer is contingent upon merging the Paramount brand with Skydance Media, according to reports.
NPR board appoints Katherine Maher as CEO
Katherine Maher joins NPR after serving as the CEO of Web Summit for just three months and a prior role at Wikipedia parent company Wikimedia Foundation.
Audacy confirms plans for subscription audio offering
Audacy says it is moving forward with plans to develop and launch a subscription-based streaming audio service.
Lawsuit over SiriusXM cancellations moved to federal court
A lawsuit accusing SiriusXM of making it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions has been moved to federal court.
Amazon MGM Studios strikes syndication deal for “Judy Justice”
Judge Judith Sheindlin is bringing her courtroom back to free, broadcast television.
Antenna: Peacock grabbed nearly 3 million new customers with NFL playoff game
Comcast's exclusive telecast of an NFL playoff game drew nearly 3 million new sign-ups to its streaming service Peacock, according to Antenna.
Verizon loses 62,000 Fios TV customers, sees gains in fixed wireless broadband
Verizon saw its Fios TV customer base dip by 62,000 connections as customers gravitate toward YouTube TV and other streaming offerings.
Sling Freestream unveils cloud DVR feature
Dish Network has formally announced a new cloud DVR feature for its free, ad-supported streaming platform Sling Freestream.
Nexstar picks Comscore for audience measurement
Comscore has inked a multi-year deal with Nexstar that will allow the broadcaster to measure audiences across local TV, streaming and websites.
Netflix to stream WWE’s flagship “Raw” in 2025
Netflix will begin offering the WWE's flagship "Raw" program on its service in 2025, the companies said on Tuesday.