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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 scraps plans for new app, will rebrand HBO Max instead
"Max" will simply replace the existing HBO Max app, possibly as soon as late May, according to a source.
Disney CEO says evaluating long-term business for Hulu
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the economics of streaming products are "tricky," and the company is evaluating whether acquiring all of Hulu makes sense.
YouTube TV bugs are being fixed, official says
Engineers at YouTube TV are working to address a number of technical issues that are mostly plaguing Apple TV users.
YouTube to remove overlay banner ads in April
YouTube will drop the overlay ad format in April, a move that could win over viewers but alienate marketers and small businesses.
Best Buy starts selling Roku-built TV sets
Roku's own line of smart television sets have started popping up at Best Buy stores and online.
Disney drops Sinclair-owned ABC affiliates from Hulu
Hulu has been forced to pull dozens of local ABC affiliates owned by the Sinclair from its live television package.
SiriusXM to offer broadcasts of IndyCar Series races
SiriusXM will offer more than a dozen live broadcasts of IndyCar Series races this year.
Roku hires Amazon’s Dan Jedda for CFO role
Roku has hired former Amazon executive Dan Jedda to serve as its new chief financial officer, starting later this year.
Nexstar exec defends fight with Paramount, Fubo TV
A Nexstar executive said an ongoing fight with Paramount and Fubo TV is more about principles than it is about money.
Ex-Fubo TV worker demands settlement in termination case
A television producer who is suing Fubo TV for wrongful termination has sent a settlement demand letter to the company ahead of a potential jury trial.
SiriusXM to air World Baseball Classic tournament
SiriusXM will air live broadcasts from every game of the World Baseball Classic, starting this week.
Gigi Sohn withdraws from nomination for FCC spot
Gigi Sohn, the Biden administration's pick to fill a vacancy at the FCC, has withdrawn her name from consideration.