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.
Freevee begins offering NBC Universal streaming channels
Amazon is now offering more than 30 FAST channels programmed by NBC Universal through its free service Freevee.
Lionsgate to acquire Hasbro’s eOne for $500 million
Lionsgate says it has entered into an agreement to acquire toy company Hasbro's studio division eOne for $500 million.
WBD affirms plan to exit regional sports business by end of year
As cable and satellite customers ditch those platforms for cheaper streaming options, regional sports has become less of an asset to major media companies.
Sinclair loses $89 million in first full quarter since Diamond Sports bankruptcy
The TV broadcaster saw an 8 percent decline in its media and overall revenue compared to Q2 2022.
WBD reduces streaming loss to $3 million after merger of services
Warner Bros Discovery said it has just under 100 million global subscribers of Discovery Plus and Max.
SiriusXM radio revenue, subscriber growth stalls out
The company lost 500,000 radio subscribers over the last 27 months, but executives say they are bullish on the future of streaming.
Czech firm PPG Group acquires minority stake in Viaplay
Czech investment firm PPG Group has acquired a minority stake in Norwegian media firm Viaplay, The Desk has learned.
Rakuten TV launches app for PlayStation 5 consoles
Rakuten TV has made its free, ad-supported streaming TV app available on PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe.
Pluto TV to debut in Australia, New Zealand in August
Paramount Global's free streaming service is coming to Australia and New Zealand.
Yahoo chooses Brightcove for streaming products
Yahoo has signed an agreement with Brightcove to support various streaming-related products across its websites and apps.
Ampere: Ad-supported streaming tiers gaining popularity
A new report from Ampere Analysis says ad-supported streaming services could generate $10 billion in revenue by 2027.
Sky rolls out upgraded operating system for streaming devices, smart TVs
Comcast's Sky Group is updating the operating system that powers its streaming set-top boxes and smart television sets.