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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.
Gray Television wants to do more sports deals
Gray Television says it wants to do more sports broadcasting deals, similar to the one it inked with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury in April.
Fubo subscriber base falls to 1.167 million during Q2
Sports-centric streaming service Fubo said its subscriber count fell to 1.167 million during the company's second financial quarter of 2023.
AMC Networks sheds 500,000 streaming subscribers during Q2
AMC Networks saw its streaming customer count dip by 500,000 to end the quarter with 11 million subscribers.
Fewer people watching live TV in U.K., Ofcom says
Fewer people are watching broadcast TV in the United Kingdom amid a proliferation of on-demand streaming services, Ofcom says.
Freevee begins offering NBC Universal streaming channels
Amazon is now offering more than 30 FAST channels programmed by NBC Universal through its free service Freevee.
Lionsgate to acquire Hasbro’s eOne for $500 million
Lionsgate says it has entered into an agreement to acquire toy company Hasbro's studio division eOne for $500 million.
WBD affirms plan to exit regional sports business by end of year
As cable and satellite customers ditch those platforms for cheaper streaming options, regional sports has become less of an asset to major media companies.
Sinclair loses $89 million in first full quarter since Diamond Sports bankruptcy
The TV broadcaster saw an 8 percent decline in its media and overall revenue compared to Q2 2022.
WBD reduces streaming loss to $3 million after merger of services
Warner Bros Discovery said it has just under 100 million global subscribers of Discovery Plus and Max.
SiriusXM radio revenue, subscriber growth stalls out
The company lost 500,000 radio subscribers over the last 27 months, but executives say they are bullish on the future of streaming.
Czech firm PPG Group acquires minority stake in Viaplay
Czech investment firm PPG Group has acquired a minority stake in Norwegian media firm Viaplay, The Desk has learned.
Rakuten TV launches app for PlayStation 5 consoles
Rakuten TV has made its free, ad-supported streaming TV app available on PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe.