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.
Paramount to offer ad-supported version of BET Plus
The cheaper version will cost $6 a month and include ad breaks between 15 and 30 seconds long.
Dish’s Sling Freestream adds six new channels
The new free streams include two channels from FilmRise, and adds to Sling Freestream's growing list of over 340 linear content channels.
Judge blocks deal to bring Phoenix Suns games to broadcast TV
A federal judge has voided a deal between the Phoenix Suns and Gray Television to bring basketball games to free broadcast TV.
Disney to marry Hulu shows, movies with Disney Plus content
Disney will offer a version of its Disney Plus service that incorporates content from Hulu later this year
Disney reports flat streaming growth, drop in TV channels revenue
The Walt Disney Company brought in fewer streaming subscribers during its second financial quarter of the year.
YouTube begins blocking viewers with ad-block plugins
YouTube has started testing a version of its website that is incompatible with ad-blocking plugins, a move that could help improve ad revenue.
Roku debuts home security system, offers smart home updates
The monitoring system, like other Roku smart devices, is a white-label version of a product made by Wyze.
Vizio hardware sales drop during key Super Bowl quarter
The company is starting to see a slowdown in both TV sales and the number of people using its streaming platform.
DraftKings launches free streaming channel on Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus is serving as the launch host for the new DraftKings Network, the first free channel from a U.S. sportsbook.
Elon Musk says Twitter didn’t sign deal with Tucker Carlson
The affirmation came after the former Fox News commentator said he was bringing his commentary show to the social media platform.
Paramount lays off more staff, closes MTV News division
The layoffs come as Paramount eases off traditional cable networks with an eye toward streaming as its future.
Fox says Super Bowl, Tubi helped increase revenue
The broadcaster logged a $54 million loss due to its settlement with Dominion, but the performance of the company remains strong, executives affirmed.