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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.
Versant to launch MS NOW subscription service with live news, events
Versant will launch the progressive equivalent of Fox Nation next summer, just in time for the midterm election.
Titan OS grows to 18 million users, secures new funding
Titan OS raised a new round of funding to expand its connected TV platform and accelerate product development.
Gracenote launches Content Connect for program-level targeting
The platform supports PMP and PG deal creation through direct access or partner SSPs and DSPs.
Freely adds CNN, Warner Bros Discovery channels as streaming lineup expands
Freely has added CNN Headlines and secured a 2026 streaming deal for six Warner Bros Discovery free-to-air channels.
Paramount’s Ananey Studios, Fawesome strike content distribution partnership
Future Today will stream three Ananey Studios titles — “The Malevolent Bride,” “Rising” and “Remnants” — on its free Fawesome platform.
Versant acquires Free TV Networks for broadcast, FAST businesses
Comcast's spin-out business Versant has acquired Free TV Networks as it plots a push into broadcasting and the development of a FAST service.
Scott Mills departing Paramount’s BET Media after two decades
BET Media Group President and CEO Scott Mills is stepping down from the role after more than two decades with the company.
C-SPAN draws politically-diverse audience, study finds
C-SPAN attracts a politically-diverse audience among its 90 million viewers and web users, according to new research.
FCC seeks public comment on Nexstar-TEGNA merger
The FCC has started a pleading cycle that seeks public comment on Nexstar Media Group's $6 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA.
DIRECTV offers free movie networks, Spotify Premium during holidays
DIRECTV is offering new and existing customers a number of perks and freebies during the holiday season.
Ex-Paramount streaming exec Jeff Shultz named CEO of Radial Entertainment
Oaktree Capital Management has appointed streaming industry veteran Jeff Shultz to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of its global media venture Radial Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday.
ATVA: FCC lacks authority to eliminate national ownership cap
The American Television Alliance says the FCC lacks the authority to lift or eliminate the broadcast TV ownership cap because certain rules were codified by Congress in 2004.