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.
Charter says Xumo TV is ‘video platform of choice’
Executives at Charter say Xumo TV will be their platform of choice for video sales in the future.
Hulu adds Sony’s Get TV to live service
Hulu with Live TV has added Sony's Get TV to its base package of channels.
Virgin Media begins offering streaming channels to cable customers
Virgin Media will add a number of free streaming channels to its cable and streaming set-top boxes.
Frontier launches NFL Sunday Ticket discount through YouTube TV
Frontier broadband customers who subscribe to YouTube TV can get a $100 discount on NFL Sunday Ticket through August 21st.
Nexstar calls Nielsen measuring tools ‘inadequate,’ seeks alternative
The largest owner of local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC broadcast stations is done with Nielsen.
OutKick begins distributing shows through Fox Nation
OutKick is bringing its slate of original programming to the premium streaming service Fox Nation.
AMC raising the price of Shudder streaming service
Shudder, a horror-centric streaming service operated by AMC Networks, is raising the price of its platform.
Comcast’s Sky wins court order to block illegal streaming services
Sky Group has won a significant legal battle in its fight against online streamers, one that will help block pirated content in real time.
NASA to launch free streaming video platform
NASA says it is launching a standalone video streaming service as part of a broader refresh of its website and digital presence.
Netflix restructures advertising partnership with Microsoft
The changes allow Netflix to charge marketers less for advertising inventory, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Philo to remove AXS, HDNet Movies by end of month
Streaming cable TV alternative Philo will remove two general entertainment channels on July 31.
Charter sheds 200,000 pay TV customers during Q2 2023
Charter reported a loss of 200,000 Spectrum TV subscribers during Q2 2023, and a 54 percent increase in its Spectrum Mobile business.