Streaming
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.
Starz offers deals ahead of June price increase
The service will cost $10 a month starting this summer, but streamers can score a long-term deal on a subscription.
Cord-cutting to reach 72 percent in U.S. by 2025, report says
Cable access revenue to drop 60 percent by 2028, the report by Convergence Research claims.
Google TV brings Live TV tab to devices in Germany
The "Live" tab has launched on Google TV devices outside the United States for the first time.
Fuse Plus subscriptions offered through Roku Channel
Fuse Media has reached a deal to offer 500 hours of content through Fuse Plus on the Roku Channel.
Scripted drama execs depart AMC Networks for Netflix
The move comes as AMC Networks pulls back on content spending with a focus on making more hit series.
Comcast will start charging Xfinity customers for Peacock in June
Comcast will begin charging its Xfinity video and Internet customers for the premium tier of streaming service Peacock in mid-June.
Fox News to host town hall with Donald Trump in June
Fox News will host a town hall event with former U.S. President Donald Trump in early June, a spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.
YouTube TV removes streaming cap on NFL Sunday Ticket games
YouTube TV said it will no longer impose a two-device limitation on customers who subscribe to the NFL Sunday Ticket.
Dish reveals cyberattack impacted around 300,000 people, mostly employees
The affirmation comes weeks after a Dish spokesperson said a "limited number" of employee records were compromised.
DirecTV will continue offering Sunday Ticket to businesses
DirecTV is set to announce a new multi-year deal that will see it offer live access to the NFL Sunday Ticket for business customers.
DirecTV named presenting sponsor of military basketball tournament
DirecTV is the presenting sponsor of the Military Basketball Association's annual playoffs and championship tournament that starts this weekend.
Comcast stops funding Hulu as fight with Disney escalates
The two sides are likely to bring their issue before an arbitrator next year as Disney looks to buy Comcast's 33 percent stake in the streamer.