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.
California, several other states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger
After seeing "red flags everywhere," California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading the lawsuit, which claims Paramount's merger with Warner Bros Discovery violates numerous antitrust laws.
Fubo appoints Alisa Bowen to CEO role; David Gandler to resign from board
Bowen moves from Disney Plus to Disney's pay TV business Fubo; Gandler is stepping down from the role and resigning from the board.
BBC, Channel 4 discuss possible streaming-focused partnership
One possible plan would see Channel 4 offer its commercial-supported content through BBC iPlayer, expanding the reach of its shows, news and documentaries.
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Paramount’s Network 10 adds live streams to VIDAA TVs
Streamers with VIDAA-powered smart TVs will be able to watch live streaming simulcasts of Network 10's national channels without having to download a separate app.
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Philo adds new movie, documentary channels for free
The new channels include four programmed by Paramount, and grows Philo's FAST roster to over 150 free content streams.
Titan OS partners with Radial Entertainment on new FAST channels in Europe
The channels will launch on Titan OS-powered televisions and select Sony Android-powered TVs across seven European markets.
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Hub: Streaming app experience linked to customer retention, churn
User experience issues are driving streaming subscriber cancellations; 36 percent of viewers cited app usability as the sole reason they have canceled a service.
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IAB becomes founding partner of inaugural Jupiter Festival for media leaders
The partnership will see IAB work with Jupiter Festival organizers to help develop the event's programming, recruit speakers and encourage participation.
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Amazon pact with NBA lifts global viewership of basketball games
Amazon's telecast of regular season NBA games through Prime Video is lifting global interest in the sport, according to fresh data released this week.
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Fubo rolls out price increase on NBC-inclusive plans after new carriage deal
The adjusted price accounts for a $11 discount the company rolled out during the NBC dispute, plus a modest bump to account for its new carriage deal.
Wimbledon to serve as further test case for low-latency BBC iPlayer
The tournament will allow the BBC to obtain much-needed data across tens of thousands of devices when viewers are watching the same event at once.
Cascade PBS launches Local Public as standalone streaming tech company
Executives say the platform is designed to help local stations maintain their role as community-focused public media providers in the streaming era.