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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.
MyBundle CEO predicts “hundreds” of cable operators to shut down in coming years
Several cable TV companies have affirmed plans to turn off their traditional video service — and one industry expert thinks this is just the beginning.
RTL, Comcast’s Sky to share certain sports rights in Germany
Formula 1 and top-tier soccer matches are among the live sports events that will be shared between the two major media brands.
Vizio puts interactive holiday greeting cards on home screens
Vizio is using interactive greeting cards on the home screens of its smart TV sets to promote holiday-themed movies and TV episodes.
French media giant Vivendi may split into three companies
Canal Plus and Dailymotion owner Vivendi says it may split into three companies to unlock better growth opportunities.
Spain’s Movistar Plus will offer Max in early 2024
Other countries will get Max, rebranded from HBO, throughout the year, WBD says.
Paramount, Peacock content coming to Movistar Plus
Paramount and Comcast's joint venture Sky Showtime will integrate into Movistar Plus next year.
Ofcom says GB News program in violation of impartiality rules
British regulator Ofcom says the "Don't Kill Cash" campaign violated its impartiality rules in at least one of six instances.
MGM Plus to enter Latin America through partnership with Lionsgate
MGM Plus has forged a partnership with Lionsgate that will help it expand into certain Latin American territories.
New SiriusXM streaming app debuts today
After more than a year of promotions and much longer in development, SiriusXM has finally debuted the newest iteration of its streaming app for mobile devices.
Scripps teams up with Jesse Palmer, Emmitt Smith on Tablo advertising campaign
You know Tablo is getting serious when the company behind the device hires not one, but TWO, celebrity spokespersons.
Fox revives “America’s Most Wanted” with John Walsh as co-host
One of America's first true crime programs is set to return to the airwaves — and its original host is coming along for the ride.
Google brings more streaming channels to “Live” tab
Google has debuted more than a dozen new streaming channels within the "Live" tab of its Google TV devices.