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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.
Sinclair says diginets will reach 2.4 million homes
Sinclair says three of its diginets inked distribution deals that will put them in front of 2.4 million more viewers across the country.
DirecTV said money, not politics, guided decision over Newsmax
DirecTV says it is open to adding Newsmax once again, as long as the conservative commentary channel drops its demand for retransmission fees.
Frndly TV adds Movies!, several other new channels
Frndly TV has added several channels, including Movies!, Grit, Ion, Ion Mystery and Cowboy Way, to its budget streaming service.
SiriusXM to increase prices in March
SiriusXM will hike its subscription prices and the U.S. Music Royalty Fee on satellite and streaming customers in March 2023.
Allen Media accidentally approves Paramount deal with Fubo TV
One independent owner of CBS affiliates accidentally approved a controversial deal with Paramount Global for carriage on Fubo TV. Now, it wants the deal retroactively terminated.
MyBundle drops “TV” from brand, grabs 150 broadband partners
MyBundle says it has inked a deal with its 150th broadband Internet partner — and, accordingly, it will drop the "TV" part from its name.
Peacock ends free subscription tier for new customers
Peacock has eliminated its free tier of service for new customers as it pushes new subscribers toward its premium offerings.
YouTube TV drops MLB Network after carriage deal expires
YouTube TV says it has dropped the MLB Network after a carriage deal with the channel expired on Tuesday.
Local NBC News streams land on Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play
Comcast's NBC Universal has quietly added several local NBC News feeds to Xumo Play and Samsung TV Plus.
Some HBO shows coming to free streamers Tubi, Roku Channel
Warner Bros Discovery will make some HBO titles and other content available to stream for free on the Roku Channel and Fox's Tubi.
Dish wants to woo Newsmax fans from DirecTV
Dish Network is trying to convince DirecTV customers that they should switch services if they want Newsmax.
Paramount to consolidate Showtime into Paramount Plus
Paramount Global is consolidating its multiplex movie network Showtime with its cornerstone streaming service Paramount Plus, executives confirmed on Monday.