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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.
Biden nominates Anna Gomez to fill vacant FCC spot
President Joe Biden on Monday formally announced the nomination of Anna Gomez to fill a vacancy at the FCC.
Cinedigm rebrands to Cineverse in bid to boost stock price
Executives at Cinedigm said the firm is rebranding to Cineverse as it steers away from theater technology with an eye toward streaming as the core of its business.
YouTube apologizes for TNT glitch during NBA game
Officials at YouTube have apologized after a glitch left millions of streamers unable to watch Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday.
Carmakers, streaming audio execs say AM radio bill is flawed
Critics say a proposal that would legally mandate AM radio reception in new cars is deeply flawed, and would set a dangerous standard for private industries.
More than 100,000 register for free Telly set
More than 100,000 people have filled out an online form for a chance to score a free connected television set called Telly.
Sling Freestream debuts six new linear channels
The six new channels bring the total number of linear content streams to over 370 on Sling Freestream.
Disney working on streaming version of ESPN, report says
Disney is working on a streaming product that will offer live access to ESPN's core cable channel for the first time.
TNT goes down on YouTube TV during Miami Heat, Boston Celtics game
YouTube TV subscribers were unable to watch much of the NBA's Eastern Conference final between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
YouTube to introduce 30-second ads that can’t be skipped
The video platform appears to be taking a page from good, old-fashioned broadcast TV in an attempt to court more brands.
Lawmakers introduce bill to keep AM radio in cars
The proposal would require new vehicles, including electric cars, to have AM tuners or otherwise provide access to AM broadcast stations.
Fox CEO: Fox News can survive without Tucker Carlson
The cable news channel continues to see strong viewership among the core demographic attractive to advertisers, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said.
LG adds four new channels on free streaming service
LG has integrated four new linear content channels into its free, ad-supported streaming service.