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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.
Streaming channel Curiosity Now launches on FreeCast
The free, ad-supported streaming channel offers hundreds of hours of knowledge-based programming each week.
Me TV to start classic television holiday programming in mid-November
Me TV says it will start airing Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed movies, TV shows and cartoons in mid-November.
Analyst: Netflix password-sharing crackdown could be boon for revenue
Netflix could see hundreds of millions of dollars in incremental annual revenue if it convinces a few freeloaders to convert to paid subscribers, according to a new report.
Sling mulls adding NBC News channels to Freestream
A survey sent to Sling Freestream users suggests the service could onboard NBC's free, ad-supported streaming channels soon.
Viewpoint: Remoting is futile
"Owning what’s on is big media, big tech, big data, and big money."
By:
Charles Benaiah
Comcast to appeal decision by ad board on “10G” claims
Acting on a complaint by Verizon and T-Mobile, the National Advertising Division said Comcast's "10G Network" brand should be changed.
MAV TV Select debuts on Xumo Play
MAV TV Select has made its debut on Comcast and Charter's free, ad-supported service Xumo Play.
Newsmax launches on Freeview in UK
Newsmax has made its debut in the United Kingdom after securing distribution on the free-to-air broadcast platform Freeview.
YouTube TV begins adding more 4K channels, content
Paramount Global is adding more content in ultra-high definition (UHD/4K) to streaming cable replacement YouTube TV this week.
Report: NFL Sunday Ticket grabs 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube
The NFL Sunday Ticket has drawn 1.3 million subscribers to YouTube and YouTube TV, according to a report from Antenna.
Great American Family to start Christmas shows in October
While Halloween might be just a few weeks away, one TV channel is getting in on the Christmas movie action very early.
Groups say FCC chair’s proposals to end cable blackouts are misguided
Broadcast and cable channel owners, not pay TV companies, are to blame for programming disruptions, the groups say.