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.
Hulu to bring Sinclair digital networks, Tennis Channel to live TV service
Hulu will start offering four new channels operated by Sinclair, Inc., the companies announced on Wednesday.
ProSieben Sat.1 to cut 400 full-time jobs
The German broadcaster said the layoffs are part of a broader restructuring of its business.
DirecTV says Nexstar forcing Sinclair to withhold CW Network programming
DirecTV has accused Nexstar Media Group of forcing another broadcaster to black out its CW Network programming on its streaming platform.
Major League Baseball takes over Diamondbacks telecasts
MLB will offer some Diamondbacks games for free through mid-July, while also distributing the games on DirecTV, Fubo and cable systems.
Broadcast TV viewership dwindling amid streaming options, survey finds
Around half of adult participants surveyed by Ampere Analysis reported watching no broadcast TV during the week.
WBD rebrands BT Sport to TNT Sports in UK
Warner Bros Discovery relaunched its British sports network BT Sport under the TNT Sports name in the UK and Ireland this week.
Comcast to raise price of streaming service Peacock
Comcast is implementing a price hike that will impact subscribers of its streaming service Peacock.
Comcast begins offering Xumo-powered channels on X1
Comcast has begun offering around 20 Xumo-powered, ad-supported streaming channels to its traditional video customers via the X1 platform
Fox appoints Anjali Sud to CEO role of Tubi
Fox has hired former Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud to serve in the same role for its free, ad-supported streamer Tubi.
Scripps launches two new free streaming channels
Scripps has debuted two new free, ad-supported streaming television channels: Laff More and Court TV Legendary Trials.
TCL taps Amagi for new streaming service in United States
TCL has contracted Amagi to provide software and services for the electronic brand's free, ad-supported streaming service in the United States.
Comedy hub relaunches on Samsung TV Plus in UK
Samsung has relaunched its comedy television hub on its free, ad-supported streaming service Samsung TV Plus.