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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.
Bally Sports Network offers bill credits after outages
Affected subscribers will need to contact customer service to have the credit applied to their account.
Hulu renews “Futurama” reboot for two more seasons
Hulu has renewed the sci-fi adult animated sitcom "Futurama" for two more seasons.
Starz laying off staff as it exits U.K., Australia
Lionsgate will lay off around 80 employees at Starz as the movie brand works to wind down its business in the U.K. and Australia.
Fox reports flat revenue growth amid ad market troubles
Fox reported flat revenue growth during its first financial quarter of the year, with income weighed by a continued softening in the ad market.
Scripps touts increased viewership for Vegas Golden Knights games on broadcast TV
Vegas Golden Knights games aired on free broadcast TV are earning higher ratings compared to their former home on cable, according to Scripps.
Audacy begins offering Fox Weather audio simulcast
Audacy has inked an agreement with Fox News Media that will allow users of its audio apps to listen to a simulcast of Fox Weather.
Disney moves forward with buying out Comcast’s stake in Hulu
Disney will acquire Comcast's 33 percent stake in streaming service Hulu, the companies announced this week.
Roku grows customer base to 75.8 million during Q3 2023
Roku continued to add users during the company's third financial quarter of 2023.
Philo adds Me TV Plus, Movies! to budget streaming package
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has added three new channels to its $25 a month package.
YouTube experiences technical glitches with NFL Sunday Ticket programming
Customers complained of buffering, other issues while trying to watch Sunday morning and afternoon football games.
YouTube sells 1.5 million Sunday Ticket subscriptions, Morgan Stanley projects
The out-of-market Sunday football package won't help the streamer turn a profit, the report suggests.
Charter to launch Spectrum SportsNet Plus in Los Angeles
Charter is launching a dedicated streaming app that offers Spectrum SportsNet LA without a cable or satellite subscription.