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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.
Philo adds more channels from Paramount, Weigel’s West
Philo now offers CBS News 24/7, 48 Hours, the Martha Stewart Channel and more.
FCC broadcast TV ownership cap gets hearing on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers showed mixed views, balancing concerns over consolidation against fears that failing to modernize rules will further weaken local TV news.
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Bitmovin appoints Ian Baglow to co-CEO role
Bitmovin has adopted a shared leadership structure to guide its next growth phase.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
HBO Max to launch in United Kingdom, Ireland in mid-March
HBO Max will become the exclusive home for HBO content locally when it launches in mid-March.
YouTube TV won’t get ESPN Unlimited until fall, exec confirms
YouTube TV subscribers will have to wait several more months before they can access ESPN Unlimited as part of their streaming TV plan.
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YouTube TV offers more details on lower-priced TV packages
YouTube TV is rolling out lower-cost programming packages that allow customers to choose between news, sports and entertainment bundles.
Scripps sells Court TV to Law&Crime owner Jellysmack
Scripps will refocus on other multicast networks, including Scripps News, Laff and Bounce TV, which the company continues to shop.
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Broadcast outperforms streaming in latency during Super Bowl LX
The measurement firm analyzed latency using real-time spotters at Super Bowl LX and compared it to on-screen performance across services.
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Versant inks Free TV Networks distribution deal with Paramount, Sling
Two Versant-owned multicast networks are now on CBS-owned stations across the country, and a streaming channel is now offered by Sling Freestream.
Tubi taps expanded measurement features from Nielsen
Nielsen data shows ad-supported streaming hit 45.6 percent of ad-supported TV in Q4 2025, with Tubi at 6.2 percent share.
Lionsgate widens financial loss during fiscal Q3
Lionsgate posted higher film and television studio revenue but a wider loss for its fiscal third quarter (Q3).
EARNINGS REPORT
SiriusXM stalls on radio subscriber growth during Q4
SiriusXM continues to struggle with subscriber churn, and isn't moving aggressively enough to roll out its lower-cost, ad-supported offerings.
EARNINGS REPORT