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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.
Philo offers discount to subscribers for Yellowstone glitch
Philo says it will offer discount codes to most subscribers after a technical issue left some unable to watch Yellowstone on Sunday.
Andy Cohen signs three-year extension with SiriusXM radio
Andy Cohen has extended his contract with audio service SiriusXM Pandora for another three years, with new shows coming to his flagship channel.
Simulcast of Yellowstone season debut grabs 12.1 million viewers
The fifth season debut of Paramount Network's hit drama "Yellowstone" drew more than 12.1 million viewers Sunday evening.
Roku says Weird Al parody biopic most-streamed in company’s history
Roku says its first full-length film "Weird: The Al Yankovich Story" smashed streaming records for the Roku Channel.
Hulu adding channels to Live TV service ahead of price increase
Disney is rolling out nearly a dozen new channels to its Hulu with Live TV service ahead of a December price increase.
Philo outage hits during Yellowstone season premiere
Philo suffered a short outage on Sunday as streamers tried to sign up for the service in order to watch the two-hour season premiere of Yellowstone.
Chris Rock to headline Netflix’s first live event
Comedian Chris Rock will headline Netflix's first live-streamed event early next year.
Vidgo rolls out refreshed app with new design
Vidgo is rolling out an updated version of its app that features a new logo, color scheme and user interface improvements.
Price increases likely coming to Paramount Plus
Paramount Global is exploring ways to offset content costs by raising the price of its Paramount Plus streaming service.
Cable, satellite fees help pump Nexstar’s revenue
Nearly half of Nexstar Media Group's revenue during its most-recent financial quarter came from fees charged to cable and satellite services.
Disney plans hiring freeze, layoffs across some divisions
Disney CEO Bob Chapek says the company will stop hiring and reduce staff count in an effort to cut costs.
Curiosity Stream loses 2 million subscribers, creeps closer to profitability
CuriosityStream said it ended September with 23 million paying subscribers, a decrease of 2 million compared to the previous quarter.