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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.
Lionsgate closes deal to acquire eOne from Hasbro
Lionsgate's intellectual property catalog just got a little bigger.
Canal Plus signals intent to increase Viaplay stake
Canal Plus Group has expressed an interest in increasing its stake in Swedish counterpart Viaplay.
Christmas Day football games score high ratings across networks
CBS, Fox and ABC each aired a national football game on December 25, with the "Monday Night Football" telecast being the second-highest ratings since 1996.
Amazon to roll out ads on Prime Video in late January
Customers can opt-out of commercial interruptions by paying extra to remove them.
CBS, Paramount parent National Amusements discloses data breach
The parent company of Paramount Global has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving the theft of certain personal information.
Out-of-home streaming coming to new Tablo DVR, Nuvyyo CEO says
Nuvyyo is also still developing an ATSC 3.0 version of its Tablo DVR, but the company still doesn't know when it will be released.
ProSieben Sat.1 to stop licensing Hollywood content through output deals
ProSieben Sat.1 says it will soon end its practice of acquiring content from major Hollywood studios through long-term output deals.
New York sues SiriusXM over “burdensome” cancellation process
Satellite and streaming radio company deliberately makes it difficult for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions, New York's Attorney General alleges.
WBD, Paramount hold merger talks, report says
Executives from Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount met this week to discuss a possible merger of the companies, according to a report.
MyBundle CEO predicts “hundreds” of cable operators to shut down in coming years
Several cable TV companies have affirmed plans to turn off their traditional video service — and one industry expert thinks this is just the beginning.
RTL, Comcast’s Sky to share certain sports rights in Germany
Formula 1 and top-tier soccer matches are among the live sports events that will be shared between the two major media brands.
Vizio puts interactive holiday greeting cards on home screens
Vizio is using interactive greeting cards on the home screens of its smart TV sets to promote holiday-themed movies and TV episodes.