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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.
Verizon starts offering Disney bundle with ESPN Unlimited to customers
Verizon has refreshed some of its Disney-related streaming perks, with two new bundles offering access to the streaming sports plan ESPN Unlimited, the company confirmed to The Desk on Tuesday.
TEGNA shareholders approve proposed Nexstar acquisition
Shareholders of TEGNA have signaled their approval of a proposed merger involving Nexstar Media Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.
MyFree DIRECTV adds more sports, entertainment channels as service celebrates milestone
MyFree DIRECTV is adding seven new linear content streams, including four from AMC Networks.
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Starz courts A+E Global Media, but no purchase offer on the table
Starz has expressed an interest in acquiring some or all of A+E Global Media, according to a report.
The streaming continuity slate is bad. These companies want to end it.
CTV 1 and Origin Media are working on different, but complementary, solutions that aim to turn streaming platforms into revenue-generating machines.
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Hub: Streamers turn to YouTube when traditional platforms underwhelm
Streamers are turning to YouTube when they can't find things to watch on other apps, according to a new consumer survey.
Parks: Netflix retakes title as top premium streamer in U.S. homes
Netflix surpassed Amazon's Prime Video to become the top premium streaming app by subscriber count in 2025.
Disney, YouTube TV reach deal to restore ESPN, ABC
Google and Disney have reached an agreement that allows ESPN, ABC and other networks to be restored to YouTube TV.
Charter offering Spectrum Internet free Gig speed boost during Thanksgiving
Charter Communications is giving customers of its Spectrum Internet service faster download speeds during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
Starz subscribers stable in Q3, but financial loss widens
If there was one bright spot in Starz's third quarter (Q3) financial earnings on Thursday, it was this: The company didn't lose very many subscribers.
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Analyst: U.S. pay TV penetration falls below 50 percent during Q4
The number of households subscribed to traditional pay TV or an equivalent fell below a critical threshold during Q4 2025, according to an analyst.
NBC to relaunch cable network NBCSN on Monday
The new channel, available first to YouTube TV customers, will simulcast live games from Peacock and features like Gold Zone from the Olympics.