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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.
Anna Priest tapped to lead Paramount Plus in UK
Paramount has promoted Anna Priest, its former chief marketing officer in the UK, to oversee Paramount Plus in the territory.
Charter, Comcast unveil new Xumo Stream Box
The Xumo Stream Box will be offered first to Spectrum Internet customers — and could come with a price tag after the first year.
AT&T explores ways to offload DirecTV, report says
AT&T may sell some or all of its stake in DirecTV as it looks to exit the traditional video business, according to a new report published by Bloomberg.
DirecTV takes issue with WBD’s distribution of CNN on Max
The pay TV provider said WBD may be in violation of its carriage agreement concerning CNN.
FilmRise acquires rights to “Hot Ones,” other BuzzFeed shows
FilmRise has acquired the global content licensing rights to dozens of shows produced by BuzzFeed Studios.
Next TV quietly changes story on patent dispute involving LG
The story included a headline that speculated Sony and Samsung might follow LG's lead in pulling support for NextGen TV.
WBD raising price of Discovery Plus ad-free plan
WBD has increased the price of Discovery Plus for the first time since the service debuted in 2021.
Dish Network sues Vidgo over streaming-related patents
Exclusive: Dish Network has filed a federal lawsuit against rival Internet TV service Vidgo, accusing it of infringing on various streaming-related patents.
FEMA moving forward with national emergency message test
FEMA and the FCC are moving forward with a planned test of IPAWS, the WEA and EAS networks on October 4.
YouTube executive says ‘multi-view’ feature well-received
A YouTube executive says subscribers are pretty satisfied with pre-selected multi-view offerings on NFL Sunday Ticket and other sports programming.
AMC launches ad-supported version of AMC Plus
AMC Networks has made good on a promise to launch an ad-supported version of its premium streaming service AMC Plus.
Vidgo offers service credits after third-party triggers outage
Vidgo says it will be offering service credits and extended discounts after a third-party vendor caused a prolonged service disruption over the weekend.