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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.
Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi steps down as Fox reorganizes business
Fox is launching the Tubi Media Group, which will incorporate most of its digital businesses like Tubi and Credible.
Roku grows to 71.6 million users, platform revenue down
Roku now has more than 71.6 million monthly active accounts using its budget line of streaming TV hardware and smart TV sets.
Xumo Play adds free streaming NFL Channel
Comcast's free, ad-supported streaming service Xumo Play has added the NFL Channel ahead of the NFL Draft this week.
Finalists announced for inaugural StreamTV Awards
Some of the world's biggest streaming video brands are finalists for the inaugural StreamTV Awards
YouTube logs another quarter with declining ad revenue
Marketers continue to pull back on ad spending via YouTube's streaming video platforms, according to Google's latest earnings report.
Netflix to crack down on password sharing in U.S. by July
Executives say the strategy will likely lead to a dip in subscribers, but is better for the company over the long term.
Fubo TV CEO earned $8.38 million in 2022, filing shows
The compensation package included a 3 percent cost of living adjustment, as well as a performance-based bonus for meeting key revenue and subscriber growth metrics.
Fubo TV to close chapter on sports business during shareholder meeting
Fubo TV will close the chapter on its sportsbook business this June when its shareholders vote to remove gambling-related provisions from its articles of incorporation.
Google begins integrating FAST channels into Google TV
Google has started rolling out an updated version of its Google TV operating system that offers native access to nearly 80 free, ad-supported streaming channels.
Amazon officially retires Epix website, apps after MGM Plus launch
Amazon this week officially retired the Epix brand name following the movie channel and streaming service's rebranding to MGM Plus this year.
YouTube TV testing improved picture quality on some devices
The new codec, VP9, could offer better video resolution on some programs and channels.
WNBA, Scripps Sports ink deal for Friday games on Ion
The deal marks the first time Ion Network will offer nationally-televised sports programming.