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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.
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.
Best Buy to sell Xumo TVs made under TCL’s Pioneer brand
Best Buy will begin selling a new line of Xumo-powered smart TV sets that are made by electronics firm TCL under their Pioneer brand.
YouTube TV tops J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey in streaming
YouTube TV has de-throned rival Fubo as the best streaming service based on customer satisfaction, according to a new J.D. Power survey.
Roku puts offices up for lease as streamer looks to cut costs
Roku is cutting down on some of its office space in the San Francisco Bay Area as part of a broader strategy to trim down on expenses.
Utah Jazz launch streaming service with $126 price tag
The Utah Jazz unveiled their streaming television service on Wednesday that will allow fans of the basketball team to watch live games online.
Disney starts cracking down on password sharing of streaming services
Disney has updated its customer agreements in Canada in an attempt to kick freeloaders off its Disney Plus streaming service.
Streaming news service Level News to shut down
Level News has informed subscribers that it will shut down its service at the end of the month.
BBC grabs rights to Disney’s streaming drama “Love, Victor”
The BBC has landed the domestic telecast rights to Disney's "Love, Victor" coming-of-age drama.
Dish Network to raise satellite TV prices in October
Dish Network is raising the price of its most-popular pay TV packages for the second time in 12 months, with most customers paying an extra $5 for live TV over satellite.
Local Now adds news streams from NBC-owned TV stations
Local Now has struck a deal with Comcast's NBC Universal to bring on board nearly two dozen channels of content.