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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.
WBD unveils price hike, new name for streamer HBO Max
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will abandon its cornerstone streaming brand "HBO Max" in favor of a relaunched product called "Max."
Google incorporates more free channels into TV platform
Google is rolling out an updated version of its Google TV interface that will see hundreds of free television streams added to the platform.
YouTube reveals NFL Sunday Ticket pricing, offers presale discount
The actual cost of NFL Sunday Ticket when purchased through YouTube TV is around $800 per football season.
Audacy weighs premium tier with commercial-free radio streams
Audacy is exploring a plan that would allow users of its streaming radio app to listen to commercial-free music, news and sports programming for a monthly fee. [EXCLUSIVE]
Lawmakers seek DOJ probe into Warner Bros Discovery merger
The four members of Congress say the merger led to layoffs, cancelled shows and other "anticompetitive" behavior.
Vidgo quietly raises price of streaming TV packages
Vidgo has quietly increased the price of its primarily English-language television packages.
Sling TV pays homage to “sweat mop guy” in new ad campaign
Sling TV hired the "Sweat Mop Guy" to serve as the face of its latest ad campaign for the NBA Playoffs.
Paramount weighs offering majority stake in Noggin
Paramount is considering a plan that would put a majority stake in children's streaming service Noggin up for sale
Few details offered about Netflix password-sharing crackdown
Streaming service Netflix still hasn't offered information about how it intends to crack down on password sharing among customers in the United States.
T-Mobile to offer free access to MLB.TV through 2028
T-Mobile says it will continue offering customers free access to MLB.TV through 2028 as part of a new deal with Major League Baseball.
Fox Nation offers deep discount during spring sale
Fox Nation has reduced the price of its annual subscription during a limited-time spring sale event.
Law & Crime Network acquires “Cops: Reloaded”
Law & Crime Network has acquired the television rights to the reboot of the Fox reality crime series "Cops," the company announced on Thursday.