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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.
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.
American website pulls French version of RT amid European ban
U.S.-based Odysee has pulled a French version of the RT and Sputnik channels amid a widespread ban on the Russia-backed network in European Union countries.
Virgin Media takes on Sky with free streaming box
Virgin Media says it will give some Internet customers a free Stream TV box with no activation fee.
Roku, Amazon grow share of streaming market space
Roku and Amazon now control 80 percent of the streaming TV market in the United States, according to new data released by Parks Associates.
Sky Showtime, Paramount Plus launch in more Euro countries
Comcast and Paramount Global are rolling out versions of their domestic streaming services in more European countries this month.
Netflix adds 2.4 million subscribers, reversing losses
Netflix says it added 2.4 million global subscribers during its most-recent financial quarter, erasing its first-half losses.
Philo adds family-friendly channels to streaming service
Philo has added two family-friendly television networks to its line-up of live pay TV channels.