Streaming
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.
Paramount hires ex-Trump official to lead policy as battle for WBD heats up
The appointment comes as Paramount competes with Netflix in bidding for WBD’s film studio, cable networks and streaming assets.
Cineverse acquires ad tech firm IndiCue
Cineverse acquired ad tech firm IndiCue for $40 million, integrating its monetization tools into the Matchpoint platform across FAST and AVOD services.
Roku swings to profit in Q4, revenue jumps to $1.4 billion
Roku swung to profitability during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, capping what executives described as a year of “excellent results."
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Whistleblower claims Scripps misled public on Court TV sale
The complaint says workforce reductions will lead to less live programming, including an end to Court TV's current gavel-to-gavel coverage.
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LiveOne says artificial intelligence helped company cut 250 jobs
LiveOne said its ongoing investments in artificial intelligence helped the company eliminate more than 250 jobs last year.
Stingray expands to India, launches FAST channels on Jio TV
Stingray expanded into India through a distribution deal with JioTV, facilitated by Canal Plus-owned THEMA, adding its music and lifestyle channels to the platform.
Court TV ends some live programs before Law&Crime acquisition
Court TV has halted its live YouTube streams and ended a prime-time show weeks before the channel transfers to new owners.
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Sky to include Netflix, Disney Plus in TV plans
Sky is refreshing its traditional TV plans to include access to four premium streaming services at no extra cost.
Parks Associates: Cost is biggest driver of streaming churn in 2025
Nearly one-quarter cancel after finishing a series, while about one in five leave because they cannot find something to watch.
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AMC narrows operating loss during Q4, says streaming now biggest revenue source
AMC Networks narrowed its operating loss during Q4, largely driven by stronger revenue attributed to its streaming business unit.
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Law&Crime says Court TV relocating to New York, not shutting down channel
Law&Crime Network plans to maintain Court TV's linear channel and grow its distribution agreements when the channel is handed off in mid-March.
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Super Bowl LX grabs 125 million viewers, doesn’t break TV records
Super Bowl LX attracted more than 130 million viewers, but failed to set overall viewership records for NBC and Peacock.
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