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.
Chicken Soup for the Soul forms joint venture with Fuel TV
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment announced a new joint venture with Fuel TV for its SVOD and FAST ambitions.
DirecTV could lose Cox Media-owned stations before Super Bowl
DirecTV and Cox Media are warning of a potential dispute that could leave viewers without access to more than a dozen stations, including two CBS affiliates.
Top FCC officials holds meeting on pending WADL sale
Top officials at the FCC met with key industry stakeholders over a proposed purchase of Detroit TV station WADL by Mission Broadcasting.
Audacy says future Live 105 DJs don’t need prior radio experience
Audacy is looking for new on-air talent for one of the country's biggest alternative radio stations — and no prior broadcasting experience is required.
David Letterman says he’s acquired Australian rugby team for TV show
David Letterman says he has partnered with fellow comedian Billy Crystal to acquire an Australian rugby team with the goal of launching a television docuseries.
Fubo debuts AI-powered “Instant Headlines” feature
Fubo has unveiled a new instant headlines feature that uses machine learning tools to monitor and promote certain news coverage.
PodcastOne renews agreement with Adam Carolla
The deal will allow the LiveOne subsidiary to continue distributing "The Adam Carolla Show" and "The Adam and Dr. Drew Show."
Comcast adds 3 million Peacock subscribers, loses broadband customers
Comcast continued to experience erosion in its TV and broadband businesses, but posted gains in new activations on Xfinity Wireless and Peacock during Q4 2023.
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.