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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.
SiriusXM to air World Baseball Classic tournament
SiriusXM will air live broadcasts from every game of the World Baseball Classic, starting this week.
Gigi Sohn withdraws from nomination for FCC spot
Gigi Sohn, the Biden administration's pick to fill a vacancy at the FCC, has withdrawn her name from consideration.
Amazon to stream Black Friday NFL game for free
Amazon will broadcast a special Black Friday telecast of a National Football League game for free later this year.
NewsNation to franchise The Hill brand for panel show
NewsNation will launch a political affairs panel show that franchises the brand name of its politics-centric website The Hill.
Apple deploys software fix for Apple TV remote
Apple has deployed an update to its Apple TV operating system that fixes an issue with the device's voice-powered remote control.
Euronews to lay off 200 workers, move headquarters from Lyon
Euronews will lay off nearly 200 workers as a cost-cutting measure rooted in a new business strategy.
Paramount considers sale of Black media business
Paramount Global is weighing the possibility of putting its Black media businesses BET and VH1 up for sale, according to a report.
SiriusXM to lay off nearly 500 workers
SiriusXM will lay off nearly 500 workers, or about 8 percent of its workforce, its chief executive confirmed in a memo.
Vidgo adds Tennis Channel to streaming TV service
Streaming cable replacement Vidgo has struck a deal with Sinclair to offer Tennis Channel, starting today.
Fox Weather extends live coverage of severe storms
Fox Weather is extending its live broadcast to cover severe weather affecting tens of millions of Americans across the country.
YouTube TV still committed to multi-screen feature
YouTube TV is still on track to bring a much-anticipated feature to subscribers of its live-streaming cable replacement service.
Disney to end Screen Pass on Movies Anywhere service
Disney is ending the Screen Pass feature on Movies Anywhere, which allowed customers to share movies with friends.