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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.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
DirecTV adds Weigel’s Heroes & Icons for satellite customers
Weigel Broadcasting has inked a deal to bring its Heroes & Icons channel to DirecTV's satellite service.
Gray reaches tentative deal to renew NBC affiliations
Gray quietly removed the NBC peacock from dozens of its TV station logos while both sides were working toward a new deal.
Lionsgate closes deal to acquire eOne from Hasbro
Lionsgate's intellectual property catalog just got a little bigger.
Canal Plus signals intent to increase Viaplay stake
Canal Plus Group has expressed an interest in increasing its stake in Swedish counterpart Viaplay.
Christmas Day football games score high ratings across networks
CBS, Fox and ABC each aired a national football game on December 25, with the "Monday Night Football" telecast being the second-highest ratings since 1996.
Amazon to roll out ads on Prime Video in late January
Customers can opt-out of commercial interruptions by paying extra to remove them.
CBS, Paramount parent National Amusements discloses data breach
The parent company of Paramount Global has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving the theft of certain personal information.
Out-of-home streaming coming to new Tablo DVR, Nuvyyo CEO says
Nuvyyo is also still developing an ATSC 3.0 version of its Tablo DVR, but the company still doesn't know when it will be released.
ProSieben Sat.1 to stop licensing Hollywood content through output deals
ProSieben Sat.1 says it will soon end its practice of acquiring content from major Hollywood studios through long-term output deals.
New York sues SiriusXM over “burdensome” cancellation process
Satellite and streaming radio company deliberately makes it difficult for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions, New York's Attorney General alleges.