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.
Disney moves forward with buying out Comcast’s stake in Hulu
Disney will acquire Comcast's 33 percent stake in streaming service Hulu, the companies announced this week.
Roku grows customer base to 75.8 million during Q3 2023
Roku continued to add users during the company's third financial quarter of 2023.
Philo adds Me TV Plus, Movies! to budget streaming package
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has added three new channels to its $25 a month package.
YouTube experiences technical glitches with NFL Sunday Ticket programming
Customers complained of buffering, other issues while trying to watch Sunday morning and afternoon football games.
YouTube sells 1.5 million Sunday Ticket subscriptions, Morgan Stanley projects
The out-of-market Sunday football package won't help the streamer turn a profit, the report suggests.
Charter to launch Spectrum SportsNet Plus in Los Angeles
Charter is launching a dedicated streaming app that offers Spectrum SportsNet LA without a cable or satellite subscription.
Fox News Media extends agreement with SiriusXM for three channels
Simulcasts of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network will continue on SiriusXM's satellite and streaming radio services.
Paramount, Sinclair renew affiliation agreements, channels will stay on Paramount Plus
The deal covers more than 21 CBS affiliates owned by Sinclair.
Charter continues to bleed video customers during Q3, calls Disney deal a turning point
Charter said its week-long dispute with Disney caused around 100,000 customers to leave its Spectrum TV service.
Apple raising price of streaming service Apple TV Plus
The service that made "The Morning Show" and "Ted Lasso" popular will now cost $10 a month.
Fubo adds indie TV channels to boost local sports programming
Fubo is adding several independent stations in Phoenix and Salt Lake City to help bring more sports events to subscribers.
Paramount Plus plots more international expansion
Paramount Global has set a date for the rollout of a new premium version of its Paramount Plus streaming service in four countries.