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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.
Nexstar spat with DirecTV impacts local news during Hawaii fires
DirecTV customers impacted by the Maui fires are without two source of local news due to an ongoing dispute with Nexstar.
Wendy McMahon promoted to president, CBS News and Stations
McMahon also oversee CBS Media Ventures; Neeraj Khemlani to step down from CBS News but remain with company.
DAZN launches new FAST channels on Pluto TV
Paramount Global and DAZN are launching a handful of new free, ad-supported channels on Pluto TV.
In hacking probe, prosecutors question journalist’s credentials
Federal prosecutors have questioned the credentials of a journalist who is at the center of a criminal hacking investigation involving Fox News.
Nexstar accuses DirecTV of copyright infringement
Nexstar has accused DirecTV of illegally streaming CW Network programming for months, as the war between the two companies escalates.
Sony will incorporate some TiVo technology in Google TV sets
Xperi, the parent company of TiVo, says the plan is connected to its acquisition of Vewd earlier this year.
Xperi to start offering TiVo-powered smart TVs in North America
Xperi says TV sets powered by the TiVo streaming operating system will start shipping in the United States in 2024.
NFL raises price of streaming service, adds NFL RedZone
NFL Plus is getting a price increase, but the NFL is also adding new features to the streaming service, including access to NFL RedZone.
Disney Plus sheds domestic subscribers during Q3
Disney lost domestic subscribers across nearly all of its streaming products during its most-recent quarter, the company revealed on Thursday.
Philo keeps AXS, HDNet Movies on platform for now
Philo is working toward renewing its agreement with Anthem Sports & Entertainment to continue offering AXS and HDNet Movies to customers.
Priya Dogra, WBD EMEA president, to leave company
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is set to lose another top executive for the second time in less than a month.
RTL Plus grabs 6 million streaming subscribers in Q2
RTL Group said its premium streaming service RTL Plus grew to over 6 million subscribers by the end of June.