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.
Verizon sheds 70,000 Fios TV customers during Q2
Verizon reported another drop in customers for its Fios TV service as the company continues to market YouTube TV as an alternative.
YouTube starts to improve advertising business
YouTube saw its advertising business improve during parent company Alphabet's second financial quarter of the year.
WBD international distribution president Robert Blair to leave
Top WBD television executive Robert Blair is leaving the company after more than two decades, a departure that is connected to a broader restructuring of WBD's business.
Fox Corp promotes David Espinosa to distribution president
Fox has promoted David Espinosa to the role of president of distribution, overseeing all aspects of content distribution across traditional and new media platforms.
Sportworld launches on Samsung TVs in 190 countries
Sportworld launched on Monday in 190 countries via Samsung smart TVs and across most popular phones and tablets.
Disney holds talks with pro-sports leagues about ESPN investment
Disney executives have held discussions with the NBA, NFL and others about taking a minority stake in ESPN, according to a new report.
Streaming helps boost Televisa-Univision revenue during Q2
Televisa-Univision said premium subscriptions to Vix Plus and a boosted ad business in Mexico helped increase the company's revenue.
Canal Plus acquires minor stake in Viaplay as layoffs continue
A restructuring of its business will also see Viaplay exit the U.K., U.S. and Canadian markets.
Sky Deutschland launches ad-supported tier of Wow
Comcast's Sky Deutschland has rolled out two new ad-supported plans for its streaming entertainment service, Wow.
Netflix grows subscribers during second fiscal quarter of 2023
Streaming television service Netflix ended its second financial quarter of 2023 with 238.39 million global subscribers.
Netflix drops “Basic” ad-free plan for new customers
Netflix has dropped its "Basic" plan for customers in the United States and the United Kingdom, following a similar move in Canada.
Philo launches 9 new channels, including Vevo music video streams
Philo added nine new channels to its platform on Wednesday, including several music video-related streams from Vevo.