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.
Disney working on streaming version of ESPN, report says
Disney is working on a streaming product that will offer live access to ESPN's core cable channel for the first time.
TNT goes down on YouTube TV during Miami Heat, Boston Celtics game
YouTube TV subscribers were unable to watch much of the NBA's Eastern Conference final between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
YouTube to introduce 30-second ads that can’t be skipped
The video platform appears to be taking a page from good, old-fashioned broadcast TV in an attempt to court more brands.
Lawmakers introduce bill to keep AM radio in cars
The proposal would require new vehicles, including electric cars, to have AM tuners or otherwise provide access to AM broadcast stations.
Fox CEO: Fox News can survive without Tucker Carlson
The cable news channel continues to see strong viewership among the core demographic attractive to advertisers, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said.
LG adds four new channels on free streaming service
LG has integrated four new linear content channels into its free, ad-supported streaming service.
Disney, former CEO hit with lawsuit over streaming problems
The lawsuit, filed in federal court last week, alleges the company offered misleading statements about the health of its direct-to-consumer products.
Audacy kicked off New York Stock Exchange after price falls
Audacy has been removed from the New York Stock Exchange after its stock price fell below a required threshold.
Peacock will stream national NFC wild card game next year
The National Football League has struck a deal with Comcast to make Peacock the exclusive home of one wild card playoff game next year.
Comcast likely to sell stake in Hulu next year, CEO says
The deal could be valued as high as $27.5 billion, with Disney acquiring full control of the streamer.
Free TV Telly won’t bombard users with ads, exec says
Telly has a goal of shipping a half million smart TV sets by the end of the year, something one executive said will not be a problem.
WOW! will move its 117,000 TV customers to YouTube TV
WOW! says it is exiting the pay television market and will move its 117,000 customers to YouTube TV.