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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.
Sling Freestream surpasses 400 linear content channels
The milestone was reached this week after the Dish Network-backed service added three new channels.
Garth Brooks debuts “The Big 615” country station on TuneIn
The station is the first of several that the country music superstar will debut on the streaming audio platform.
Disney to shut down six TV channels in Southeast Asia
Disney will shut down six TV channels in Southeast Asia that it acquired from Fox several years ago, as it pushes viewers toward Disney Plus and Hotstar.
Comcast will start offering Xumo channels on X1 boxes
Cable customers will get a native way to access Xumo Play's streaming channels through their set-top boxes.
Disney sells its final radio station for $5 million
Disney officially ended its tenure as a radio broadcaster this week after it reached a deal to sell Los Angeles-based KRDC for $5 million.
Amazon to offer MGM, WBD streaming channels on Freevee
Amazon will offer nearly two dozen free, ad-supported streaming channels from its MGM subsidiary and Warner Bros Discovery on Freevee.
PodcastOne launches free streaming TV channel
LiveOne has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming television channel for its PodcastOne platform and associated shows.
Comcast to require bank account for autopay discount
Customers will need to link a bank account by July 20 to get $10 off their service. Credit card users will get a reduced discount of $5 per month.
Netflix to wade slowly into live-streamed sports
The company is reportedly considering an event that will see Formula 1 drives compete in a golf tournament.
Indie streamers join forces to form industry alliance
A coalition of media brands joined forces this week to launch a new pro-competition industry group focused on streaming television.
New Android TV version to support custom remote buttons
Google could be readying a new remote with a "star" button that allows for custom shortcuts.
TuneIn inks deal for Formula 1 racing audio
TuneIn is adding Formula 1 raceday coverage for its Premium streaming audio subscribers.