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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.
CBC Radio stops offering time “pips” as listeners move to streaming
The CBC has stopped broadcasting daily time updates on its flagship radio station after providing the signal for more than 80 years.
Mediacom to offer Xumo boxes to Internet subscribers
Mediacom has become the first broadband provider to offer the Xumo Stream Box beyond the Charter-Comcast joint venture.
YouTube TV to improve service before pursuing more sports deals, CEO says
Company wants to build on its partnership with the NFL, which includes NFL Sunday Ticket, CEO Neal Mohan affirmed.
Google TV FAST platform grows to over 100 free streaming channels
New channels added to the Google TV section over the last several months include music streams and international content.
TIME launches free, ad-supported channel on Amazon’s Freevee
TIME Magazine has joined a growing list of print publishers to launch a free streaming television channel.
Sports gives broadcast, cable a boost over streaming in September ‘The Gauge’ report
Sports helped boost overall viewership to cable and broadcast television in September, according to the latest Nielsen "The Gauge" report.
Italian government to reduce TV license fee
Italy's far-right government has proposed reducing the television license fee by €20, starting next year.
Reuters editor says Israel must offer transparent investigation after journalist killed in Lebanon
Photojournalist Issam Abdallah died after a mortar fired by Israeli defense forces landed near a group of journalists last Friday.
Vidgo outage enters second week, company still offering bill credits to customers
Vidgo could be back online later this week after a multi-week outage left customers unable to watch live channels and on-demand programming.
Streaming channel Curiosity Now launches on FreeCast
The free, ad-supported streaming channel offers hundreds of hours of knowledge-based programming each week.
Me TV to start classic television holiday programming in mid-November
Me TV says it will start airing Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed movies, TV shows and cartoons in mid-November.
Analyst: Netflix password-sharing crackdown could be boon for revenue
Netflix could see hundreds of millions of dollars in incremental annual revenue if it convinces a few freeloaders to convert to paid subscribers, according to a new report.