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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 adds 1.1 million streaming subscribers
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) added 1.1 million to its direct-to-consumer streaming services HBO Max and Discovery Plus.
SiriusXM renews Tom Brady’s show for third season
SiriusXM says it has reached a deal to continue retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady's radio program for a few more years.
Hulu with Live TV quietly adds CW Network feeds
Hulu with Live TV has quietly added local broadcast feeds for some CW Network affiliates across the country, The Desk has learned.
SiriusXM reveals MLB Spring Training programming
SiriusXM says it will offer a slate of programming for Major League Baseball's Spring Training Tour, which starts on Thursday.
Sinclair sees resolution in CBS dispute with Fubo TV
The CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group says a resolution between the CBS affiliate board and Fubo TV could come in the next few months.
Sky News live stream added to Roku’s free TV service
The Roku Channel has added Comcast's Sky News and NBC's Dateline 24/7 to its free streaming TV service.
Allen Media grabs Judge Mathis from WBD
Allen Media Group has rescued Judge Mathis after his deal with Warner Bros Discovery came to an end.
T-Mobile gifts MLS Season Pass to customers
T-Mobile is giving away a one-year free subscription to Apple's MLS Season Pass through its T-Mobile Tuesdays rewards program.
DirecTV to simulcast MLS Season Pass for business customers
Satellite broadcaster DirecTV says it will simulcast Apple's Major League Soccer television package to business customers.
Price of Paramount Plus tiers to increase this year
Paramount Global will increase the price of its two Paramount Plus streaming tiers later this year, executives affirmed on Thursday.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki resigns amid ad revenue woes
The long-time Google executive says she wants to focus on family, health and personal activities; Neal Mohan will take her place.
Plex adds four free streaming TV channels from Fox
Plex had added four linear content channels from Fox Corporation to its free, ad-supported service.