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.
Good News Roundup for August 18, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.
Apple restores Glenn Beck podcasts following ‘trademark dispute’
Episodes of Glenn Beck's radio program are available on Apple Podcasts once again following the resolution of a "trademark dispute."
Diamond Sports files lawsuit against parent Sinclair
Diamond Sports is suing its parent company over an alleged scheme to siphon $1.5 billion from the regional sports group.
FAST services spurring fast CTV adoption in Brazil, Mexico
Adoption of free, ad-supported streaming services in Latin America is outpacing growth in the U.S., according to a report from Amagi.
Women’s World Cup match draws 7.3 million to BBC One
Around 7.3 million British TV households tuned in to watch England take on Australia during the Women's World Cup tournament.
Paramount abandons plan to sell stake in BET Media
Paramount has abandoned plans to sell a majority stake in BET Media, according to a report published late Wednesday evening.
SoundExchange sues SiriusXM over unpaid royalties
The organization says SiriusXM improperly withheld royalties after bundling its satellite and streaming radio services.
YouTube will allow monthly payments for NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube is offering streamers the option to pay for NFL Sunday Ticket in monthly installments, and is working on new features ahead of its launch in September.
NBC brings more free content streams to Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is now serving up a handful of free, ad-supported streaming content channels from NBC Universal.
Eisner-backed streaming service Struum shuts down
Struum, a streaming aggregation platform backed by Corus and Michael Eisner, quietly shut down after the service ran out of cash.
A+E Networks launches streaming channels on Prime Video in Belgium
A+E Networks has launched two new streaming services on Amazon's streaming marketplace in Belgium.
TSG sues Disney over Fox film deals
The financier says Disney used creative accounting tactics and "sweetheart deals" to deprive the investment firm of revenue from around 140 movies.