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.
DAZN acquires Latin American basketball streamer BASKET.TV
The acquisition brings hundreds of thousands of users and nearly 4,900 basketball games per season under DAZN's ownership.
Discovery Plus gets price hike in U.S., first under Skydance ownership
The ad-supported tier is going up by $1, while ad-free streaming will cost $2 more. The service is bundled with Philo.
Apple unveils new smart home gear, updated Apple TV 4K
The new Apple TV 4K starts at $300 — significantly higher than prior models, but Apple is promising streamers a lot in exchange, including new smart home features.
Netflix lands FIFA World Cup TV rights in Spain, Andorra
The deal makes Netflix the primary broadcaster of the competition in both territories, with live coverage of every match and additional programming produced specifically for Spanish audiences.
Bango: Clips attracting streamers to subscription video services
Forty percent of Americans surveyed said they would use their streaming services more frequently if those platforms offered short clips from television programs.
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Hub: Video games becoming social hubs for younger consumers
A new report from Hub Entertainment Research makes the case for video games as the next targeting ground for advertisers.
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RTL Group: Adding older shows to YouTube increased TV engagement
The episodes generated 30 million YouTube views over 365 days, and led to a 123 percent increase in first-video views on RTL Plus.
ESPN to produce alternate telecasts for Super Bowl LXI
ESPN 2 will carry the "ManningCast," Pat McAfee will host a "Field Pass" alternate broadcast, and NFL Network will offer a NextGen Stats broadcast.
Emmy Awards ceremony leaving traditional TV for Prime Video
The 2027 Prime-Time Emmy Awards will mark the first time that the ceremony has not aired on one of the four broadcast networks.
DIRECTV quietly adds C-SPAN 3 for satellite, streaming customers
DIRECTV's streaming pay television customers are waking up this weekend with one more news channel in their package.
Skydance names sales, ads execs as WBD officials depart
The appointments follow the October 6 combination of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, which now operates under the Skydance name.
C-SPAN to televise National Civics Bee Championship for first time
The event will feature 52 middle school students representing all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and American Samoa.