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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.
Hulu will add Nexstar’s independent stations under new deal
Hulu and broadcaster Nexstar Media Group have extended a carriage deal that will see the streamer continue to offer more than 120 local stations.
Here’s all 400+ live channels offered on Sling Freestream
The service has been adding new channels at a steady rate since the Sling Freestream brand launched in February 2023.
Roku CEO earned $21 million in 2022, filing shows
Roku Media President Charles Collier earned $53.3 million in cash and stock options after joining the hardware maker from Fox.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports threatens to sue over Phoenix Suns deal
Diamond Sports said the deal between the Phoenix Suns and Gray Television violates its broadcast agreement.
Scripps News to offer more live news during weekdays
The free news channel will broadcast live during most of the weekday, starting in May.
Charter’s Spectrum TV business erodes, wireless customers spike
Charter saw a 52 percent increase in Spectrum Mobile accounts over the last 12 months, while customers continue to ditch Spectrum TV.
Walmart to offer some Pluto TV content without commercials
Walmart is offering members of its Walmart Plus subscription service ad-free access to some Pluto TV content.
Amazon has shipped 200 million Fire TV devices, company says
Amazon has shipped more than 200 million Fire TV-powered devices around the world, the company affirmed on Thursday.
Walmart begins shipping new version of $20 Android TV device
Walmart is now shipping an updated version of its Onn-branded Android TV streaming puck that offers ultra-high definition video and support for the AV1 codec.
Sling Freestream grows to more than 300 free streaming channels
Dish Network's Sling Freestream now offers more than 300 channels of streaming content and over 41,000 free movies and TV episodes.
2023 NFL Draft to be widely streamed online
The football event will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, and widely available on streaming services.
Haystack News to stop offering Roku screensaver
Haystack News says it will soon stop offering its popular news-based screensaver on Roku devices due to "platform restrictions."