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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.
DirecTV named presenting sponsor of military basketball tournament
DirecTV is the presenting sponsor of the Military Basketball Association's annual playoffs and championship tournament that starts this weekend.
Comcast stops funding Hulu as fight with Disney escalates
The two sides are likely to bring their issue before an arbitrator next year as Disney looks to buy Comcast's 33 percent stake in the streamer.
Eight new channels added to Sling Freestream
The new streams include three from FilmRise and several Spanish-language channels.
WBD launches CNN Fast streaming channel in Europe
WBD has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel for the international version of its news channel CNN.
Sky News audio simulcast returns to TuneIn
Listeners in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States now have access to a free audio simulcast of the London-based news channel.
NASDAQ warns Urban One of non-compliance
Urban One received a letter from NASDAQ this week warning it may delist the company if it does not file timely earnings reports.
WBD CFO says Max launch going well, has ‘more confidence’ in subscriber growth
The streaming service officially launched on Tuesday, replacing WBD's former flagship product, HBO Max.
Audacy partners with the Weather Channel for audio streams
It is the first totally-free, around-the-clock simulcast of the Weather Channel on a streaming platform.
Sling Freestream adds content from Canela.TV
Sling Freestream is adding six new channels and hundreds of Spanish-language television shows from Canela.TV.
Netflix starts cracking down on password-sharing in U.S.
Netflix is cracking down on password sharing, telling freeloaders to pay for their own account or get lost.
Daily Wire to simulcast premium shows via Twitter streams
Daily Wire executives praised Twitter as "the largest free-speech platform" while accusing other services of trying to silence their hosts' voices.
Comcast launches Now TV budget streaming service
Comcast is taking on Philo and Frndly TV with a new budget streamer aimed at cord-cutters who want live TV without breaking the bank.