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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.
Rakuten to launch free streaming channel in Poland
Streaming company Rakuten TV is launching its first free, ad-supported channel in Poland next month.
DAZN asks Italian lawmakers to speed up anti-piracy law
DAZN is calling on Italian lawmakers to pass legislation that would require ISPs to block access to websites that illegally stream sports content.
NBC brings free, ad-supported channels to Freevee, Xumo Play
NBC is offering its portfolio of 50 free, ad-supported streaming channels to Xumo Play and Amazon's Freevee under a new deal announced on Thursday.
Nexstar demands higher fees from DirecTV, threatens channel blackout
More than 160 Nexstar-owned stations could be pulled from DirecTV by the end of the week over retransmission fees.
Canal Plus adds National Geographic channels in Austria
French-based streaming TV service Canal Plus has added two new channels to its streaming service in Austria.
Diamond Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks near deal on telecast contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks and regional sports broadcaster Diamond Sports have postponed a court hearing that was scheduled for Thursday.
Fox News Channel tops second quarter of 2023
The network had the second-highest ratings across all cable during the three-month period, topped only by basketball on TNT.
Streaming service Viaplay announces executive, business model changes
Viaplay has revamped its executive team and launched a new business strategy focused on its Nordic operations.
Audacy hands out $3.2 million in bonuses to top execs
The bonuses were doled out this month, just weeks after Audacy was de-listed from the NASDAQ for its faltering stock price.
Live CNN programming coming to Max outside U.S.
Warner Bros Discovery is in the process of adding live CNN content to Max in overseas markets.
Fox Nation, “Live PD” host team up for new true-crime show
Fox Nation is debuting a new true-crime series hosted by a former on-air analyst for "Live PD."
DirecTV to carry NFL Network, NFL RedZone on satellite, streaming
The agreement marks the first time NFL Network and NFL RedZone have been offered across DirecTV's platforms.