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.
Amazon plans ad-supported tier for Prime Video
Amazon is developing an ad-supported version of its Prime Video service as it explores ways to unlock more connected TV revenue.
YouTube offers new pre-season NFL Sunday Ticket deal
The deal will earn streamers $50 off if they order the NFL Sunday Ticket before September 9, two days after the start of football season.
Fox takes issue with Tucker Carlson’s Twitter show
The new video content is seen as a violation of Carlson's prior agreement with Fox, according to a report.
WBD largest broadcaster in Asia-Pacific region after merger
A merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery resulted in the new company becoming the biggest TV broadcaster in the Asia-Pacific region.
Paramount, Nexstar caught off-guard by PGA Tour, LIV Golf merger
Execs at the four TV networks that offer pro golf telecasts have more questions than answers after PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced plans to merge.
Paramount Plus to land on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
Streamers with VIDAA-powered sets in Canada, Mexico and Latin America will get access to Paramount Plus.
WBD wants to put more CNN content into Max streamer
WBD wants to put more content from CNN on its streaming service Max, but existing cable and satellite deals are complicating the matter.
Southwest inks deal with DirecTV for live in-flight television
Passengers on most Southwest Airlines flights can now stream dozens of live television channels thanks to a new partnership with DirecTV.
Dish will get booted from S&P 500 market index
Dish Network will lose its spot on the S&P 500 index later this month, the parent company of the stock market index announced on Monday.
Audacy finds no buyer for Radio.com domain at auction
The radio broadcaster wanted at least $2.5 million for the domain; despite interest, no one submitted a minimum bid.
Twitter top safety executive Ella Irwin resigns
Twitter's head of trust and safety Ella Irwin has resigned, the same day the website's owner Elon Musk criticized the platform's handling of a controversial documentary.
Netflix shareholders reject executive pay packages
The vote came after members of the Writers Guild of America urged shareholders to reject the proposal.