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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.
Lionsgate will debut some movies, shows on Tubi
Tubi will distribute a handful of Lionsgate-produced films and TV shows under a new deal.
Warner Bros Discovery to cut advertising headcount
Warner Bros Discovery is moving ahead with eliminating redundant positions across some of its divisions.
Apple inks global broadcast deal for Major League Soccer
Apple will serve as the exclusive streaming partner for all Major League Soccer games starting next year.
Fubo TV adds more free, ad-supported channels
Streaming television service Fubo TV says it has incorporated four new free, ad-supported streaming channels on its pay television lineup.
Paramount Global to bring Pluto TV to Canada
Paramount Global's free, ad-supported streaming television service Pluto TV is finally making its way to Canada.
YouTube TV rolling out surround sound to more platforms
YouTube TV says it is rolling out surround sound support for more devices this week, including Chromecast and Roku devices.
Apple TV to see improvements with forthcoming software update
The updated operating system will offer a number of improvements and new integrations, Apple executives said this week.
AT&T removes HBO Max perk for new Fiber customers
AT&T has quietly ended a promotion that bundled free access to HBO Max with some of its top-tier fiber Internet packages.
Exclusive: Red Ventures to close Cord Cutters News
Red Ventures is winding down the streaming television-focused blog Cord Cutters News two years after it acquired the website.
Sling TV becomes first to integrate billing into MyBundle.tv platform
Streaming TV aggregator MyBundle.TV will now allow customers to sign up and pay for Dish Network's Sling TV right from the platform.
SiriusXM to pull remaining iHeart simulcasts from radio service
KIIS (Kiss FM) and WHTZ (Z100) will be dropped from SiriusXM's satellite and streaming radio services starting June 1.
Lionsgate to spin off premium movie network Starz
Lionsgate is in the initial stages of spinning off its premium movie service Starz, the company's CEO affirmed on Friday.