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.
Netflix continues subscriber growth during third quarter of 2023
Netflix gained paying subscribers in every region where it operates, according to its latest quarterly earnings report released on Wednesday.
DAZN app to come pre-installed on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
The DAZN sports app will come pre-installed on VIDAA smart TVs under a new multi-year agreement with the streaming developer.
Pluto TV launches more BBC content streams in Europe
Paramount Global's free streaming service Pluto TV is adding more linear content channels from the BBC.
CBC Radio stops offering time “pips” as listeners move to streaming
The CBC has stopped broadcasting daily time updates on its flagship radio station after providing the signal for more than 80 years.
Mediacom to offer Xumo boxes to Internet subscribers
Mediacom has become the first broadband provider to offer the Xumo Stream Box beyond the Charter-Comcast joint venture.
YouTube TV to improve service before pursuing more sports deals, CEO says
Company wants to build on its partnership with the NFL, which includes NFL Sunday Ticket, CEO Neal Mohan affirmed.
Google TV FAST platform grows to over 100 free streaming channels
New channels added to the Google TV section over the last several months include music streams and international content.
TIME launches free, ad-supported channel on Amazon’s Freevee
TIME Magazine has joined a growing list of print publishers to launch a free streaming television channel.
Sports gives broadcast, cable a boost over streaming in September ‘The Gauge’ report
Sports helped boost overall viewership to cable and broadcast television in September, according to the latest Nielsen "The Gauge" report.
Italian government to reduce TV license fee
Italy's far-right government has proposed reducing the television license fee by €20, starting next year.
Reuters editor says Israel must offer transparent investigation after journalist killed in Lebanon
Photojournalist Issam Abdallah died after a mortar fired by Israeli defense forces landed near a group of journalists last Friday.
Vidgo outage enters second week, company still offering bill credits to customers
Vidgo could be back online later this week after a multi-week outage left customers unable to watch live channels and on-demand programming.