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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.
CBS Sports lands rights to USL soccer matches
Games organized by the United Soccer League (USL) are headed for broadcast and free streaming television.
Nexstar finds new home for CW Network in Detroit
CW Network shows and live sports will move to WMYD, a former independent station owned by Scripps.
Dish CEO to resign as paid subscriber count slips
Dish CEO Erik Carlson will resign next week after the company reported lackluster financial and subscriber data on Monday.
Newsmax launches “Newsmax 2,” ends free streaming news channel
Newsmax has shut down its free streaming channel and launched a headline aggregation service called "Newsmax 2" in its place.
Fubo sees subscriber, revenue gains during Q3
Sports-centric streaming service eyes more FAST channel agreements and launching new AI-driven features to grab and retain subscribers.
Nokia sues Amazon, HP over common streaming video codec
Nokia claims Amazon and HP utilize certain functions of the H.264 and H.265 codecs without paying for a license, in violation of its patents.
Bally Sports Network offers bill credits after outages
Affected subscribers will need to contact customer service to have the credit applied to their account.
Hulu renews “Futurama” reboot for two more seasons
Hulu has renewed the sci-fi adult animated sitcom "Futurama" for two more seasons.
Starz laying off staff as it exits U.K., Australia
Lionsgate will lay off around 80 employees at Starz as the movie brand works to wind down its business in the U.K. and Australia.
Fox reports flat revenue growth amid ad market troubles
Fox reported flat revenue growth during its first financial quarter of the year, with income weighed by a continued softening in the ad market.
Scripps touts increased viewership for Vegas Golden Knights games on broadcast TV
Vegas Golden Knights games aired on free broadcast TV are earning higher ratings compared to their former home on cable, according to Scripps.
Audacy begins offering Fox Weather audio simulcast
Audacy has inked an agreement with Fox News Media that will allow users of its audio apps to listen to a simulcast of Fox Weather.