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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.
Peacock to start streaming movies, shows from Hallmark
Comcast and Hallmark Media announced a pact that will see Hallmark's movies and TV shows stream on Peacock.
Cox Media adds Law & Crime Network to streaming TV apps
Cox Media Group is adding the Law & Crime Network to streaming TV apps operated by its local broadcast stations.
SiriusXM updates app with refreshed Apple CarPlay interface
A new version of the SiriusXM streaming radio app includes an updated Apple CarPlay interface.
TCL to release new line of Amazon Fire TV sets in Europe
TCL is debuting a line of Fire TV-powered sets that will go on sale in four European countries this year.
Philo says MGM HD titles to be removed from cloud DVR
Philo says it will remove movies recorded on MGM HD from the cloud DVR of its users by October 31.
Spotify to raise price of streaming music service in 2023
Spotify says it will raise its subscription price at some point in 2023 as the company looks to offset costs and boost profits.
Paramount Plus sets release date for “Top Gun: Maverick” in some countries
Paramount Global says its blockbuster summer movie "Top Gun: Maverick" will debut on its flagship streaming service around the holidays.
YouTube posts ad revenue drop during third quarter
YouTube generated $7 billion in advertising revenue during its most-recent quarter, down from $7.2 billion reported last year.
Amazon to shut down MGM HD cable movie channel
Amazon will shut down the MGM HD cable movie network by the end of the month.
Apple to raise price of Apple Music, Apple TV Plus subscriptions
Apple is increasing the price of its Apple TV Plus, Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions, starting immediately.
One year later, Fox takes free streaming weather by storm
Fox Weather is growing its audience, its advertising dollars and its live programming on all things weather and climate.
Vidgo relaunches Spanish-language programming package
Vidgo has added local Univision and UniMás stations as part of a refresh of its Spanish-language package.