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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.
Disney Channel to stop broadcasting in Russia
A localized version of the Disney Channel will stop broadcasting on Russian cable and satellite systems later this month.
Sky Showtime to launch in more countries this month
Sky Showtime will launch in more European countries this month, the company affirmed in a statement on Monday.
Comcast’s Peacock has 18 million subscribers, exec says
Peacock now has at least 18 million customers who are paying for the premium tier of the service, an executive said on Monday.
Fox avoids blackout with DirecTV
Fox Corporation and pay TV provider DirecTV inked a last-minute deal that avoided a carriage dispute.
New WBD streamer will likely drop HBO from name
A forthcoming streaming service that combines the content libraries of HBO Max and Discovery Plus has a tentative name.
Comcast could put regional sports networks on Peacock
Comcast is exploring ways to offer its regional sports cable channels through the streaming service Peacock.
Comcast to charge Sky customers for skipping commercials
Comcast is introducing a new feature that will allow some Sky TV customers to skip advertisements for an extra fee.
BBC launches digital-first, short form comedy channel
The BBC has launched a new short-form, digital-first comedy channel called Funny Parts.
NBC News audio streams land on TuneIn
Streaming audio platform TuneIn is adding a handful of streams from NBC News, including audio simulcasts of two online channels.
AMC Networks to lay off 20 percent of staff
AMC Networks is preparing a round of layoffs that will see its staff reduced by around 20 percent
Vidgo adds Cinedigm content to on-demand catalog
Vidgo has added hundreds of TV shows and movies from Cinedigm to its on-demand library, the company said on Tuesday.
Streaming customers frustrated by lack of “Rudolph” on CBS
Streaming TV customers found themselves unable to watch the classic stop-motion animated movie "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on CBS.