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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.
Audacy hands out $3.2 million in bonuses to top execs
The bonuses were doled out this month, just weeks after Audacy was de-listed from the NASDAQ for its faltering stock price.
Live CNN programming coming to Max outside U.S.
Warner Bros Discovery is in the process of adding live CNN content to Max in overseas markets.
Fox Nation, “Live PD” host team up for new true-crime show
Fox Nation is debuting a new true-crime series hosted by a former on-air analyst for "Live PD."
DirecTV to carry NFL Network, NFL RedZone on satellite, streaming
The agreement marks the first time NFL Network and NFL RedZone have been offered across DirecTV's platforms.
LG debuts camera attachment for smart TV sets
LG has announced a new camera attachment for its webOS-powered smart TV sets, which unlocks new interactive features.
Netflix could pull shows in UK over proposed Media Bill
Netflix is warning British lawmakers that it may purge TV shows and movies if the Media Bill imposes new, restrictive rules on streaming services.
Roku, CBS Sports to share Formula E race rights
Roku and CBS Sports will share the telecast rights to Formula E, the racing sport that features electric cars.
YouTube TV multi-view channels revealed
YouTube TV has started rolling out its new multi-view feature to devices, which offer a curated selection of 12 news and sports channels across four multi-view screens.
The Weather Channel app lands on Vizio TVs
Vizio is now distributing the Weather Channel streaming app on its SmartCast-enabled smart TV sets, with subscriptions starting at $3 a month.
Connected TV advertising to reach $87 billion by 2027, report says
The new data from Ampere shows more traditional television advertisers are shifting more money into addressable connected TV inventory.
Netflix stops offering cheap “basic” plan in Canada
Netflix has quietly dropped its cheapest ad-free plan in Canada as part of a push to get more frugal streamers on its ad-lite tier.
Comcast botches Peacock changes for Xfinity customers
Bugs prevented some Xfinity customers from redeeming various perks to get free or low-cost access to Peacock Premium following Comcast's broader cutoff of the perk.