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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.
Wonya Lucas to step down as Hallmark Media CEO
Hallmark Media says its president and CEO Wonya Lucas is stepping down by the end of the year.
Fox earns $3.03 billion in revenue during Q4
Fox Corporation emerged relatively unscathed from its legal settlement, with the company reporting $14.92 billion in revenue over the last 12 months.
Dish loses nearly 300,000 pay TV customers during Q2
The high cost of broadcast and cable programming is likely to make the situation worse, as customers flee Dish and Sling for cheaper options.
Paramount executives open to more streaming bundles
Paramount is open to partnerships that will see its flagship streamer Paramount Plus bundled with other services, executives said on Monday.
DirecTV hires “overly-direct” Travis Kelce for new ad spots
Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce is joining DirecTV as the brand's new "overly-direct" sportsperson ahead of football season.
Paramount adds 700,000 streaming subscribers during Q2
Paramount Plus grew its subscriber base by nearly 700,000 accounts during its first quarter since its merger with the Showtime brand.
WBD wants to launch sports brand on Max by playoffs
Executives are hoping to launch a live sports tier on its flagship streaming service Max in time for the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs, according to a report.
Crayola launches studio business to produce kid-friendly shows
Crayola will soon begin making its own kid-friendly video content through the launch of a new content production business.
Gray Television wants to do more sports deals
Gray Television says it wants to do more sports broadcasting deals, similar to the one it inked with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury in April.
Fubo subscriber base falls to 1.167 million during Q2
Sports-centric streaming service Fubo said its subscriber count fell to 1.167 million during the company's second financial quarter of 2023.
AMC Networks sheds 500,000 streaming subscribers during Q2
AMC Networks saw its streaming customer count dip by 500,000 to end the quarter with 11 million subscribers.
Fewer people watching live TV in U.K., Ofcom says
Fewer people are watching broadcast TV in the United Kingdom amid a proliferation of on-demand streaming services, Ofcom says.