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.
Netflix stops offering cheap “basic” plan in Canada
Netflix has quietly dropped its cheapest ad-free plan in Canada as part of a push to get more frugal streamers on its ad-lite tier.
Comcast botches Peacock changes for Xfinity customers
Bugs prevented some Xfinity customers from redeeming various perks to get free or low-cost access to Peacock Premium following Comcast's broader cutoff of the perk.
British lawmakers to question TV executives amid Media Bill debate
Executives from several major television companies and streaming services will appear before British lawmakers on Tuesday.
Rural states to reap benefits of $42.5 billion broadband fund
Texas, California and Missouri will get the most money from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program in 2023.
Sky Showtime hires Hristina Georgieva from Disney
Comcast and Paramount's joint venture announced three new executive hires this week, including one that will serve as the head of its business development.
Scripps News to syndicate shows to broadcast stations
Scripps News will start syndicating some of its programming to 25 broadcast TV stations across the country, with more partners announced this fall.
NBA Draft on ABC, ESPN sets viewership record
The 2023 NBA Draft telecast on ABC and ESPN grabbed nearly 5 million combined viewers, not including streaming.
Lithuania bans IP addresses in crackdown on Russian channels
The ban comes amid continued economic pressures, including sanctions, imposed on Russia by the European Union.
Comcast’s Sky launches camera for Sky Glass TVs
The Sky Live camera costs £280, though it can be purchased on installment, and works only with Sky Glass TV sets.
YouTube TV to drop SNY on June 30, affecting Mets fans
YouTube TV is dropping SNY, a regional sports channel that will impact fans of the New York Mets baseball team.
The Weather Channel, Google partner on new camera network
The SkyFX Camera Network will provide real-time panoramic views from across the country.
Diamond Sports seeks end to agreement with Arizona Diamondbacks
Diamond Sports is asking a federal court overseeing its bankruptcy case to end a telecast agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks.