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.
Czech firm PPG Group acquires minority stake in Viaplay
Czech investment firm PPG Group has acquired a minority stake in Norwegian media firm Viaplay, The Desk has learned.
Rakuten TV launches app for PlayStation 5 consoles
Rakuten TV has made its free, ad-supported streaming TV app available on PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe.
Pluto TV to debut in Australia, New Zealand in August
Paramount Global's free streaming service is coming to Australia and New Zealand.
Yahoo chooses Brightcove for streaming products
Yahoo has signed an agreement with Brightcove to support various streaming-related products across its websites and apps.
Ampere: Ad-supported streaming tiers gaining popularity
A new report from Ampere Analysis says ad-supported streaming services could generate $10 billion in revenue by 2027.
Sky rolls out upgraded operating system for streaming devices, smart TVs
Comcast's Sky Group is updating the operating system that powers its streaming set-top boxes and smart television sets.
Charter says Xumo TV is ‘video platform of choice’
Executives at Charter say Xumo TV will be their platform of choice for video sales in the future.
Hulu adds Sony’s Get TV to live service
Hulu with Live TV has added Sony's Get TV to its base package of channels.
Virgin Media begins offering streaming channels to cable customers
Virgin Media will add a number of free streaming channels to its cable and streaming set-top boxes.
Frontier launches NFL Sunday Ticket discount through YouTube TV
Frontier broadband customers who subscribe to YouTube TV can get a $100 discount on NFL Sunday Ticket through August 21st.
Nexstar calls Nielsen measuring tools ‘inadequate,’ seeks alternative
The largest owner of local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC broadcast stations is done with Nielsen.
OutKick begins distributing shows through Fox Nation
OutKick is bringing its slate of original programming to the premium streaming service Fox Nation.