Streaming
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.
Fox News websites, apps top New York Times, CNN in July
The websites and apps of Fox News Digital topped CNN and the New York Times in overall multi-platform traffic in July.
YouTube TV building multi-view window option
YouTube TV may soon allow subscribers to view four television channels on one screen.
Google update will help Chromecast users free up storage space
A new Google TV update will finally allow users to clean up their apps with just a few taps of their remote control.
Nielsen data puts streaming ahead of cable for first time
More people watched television through streaming services than cable television for the first time, according to Nielsen.
Hulu has most-annoying commercials, survey reveals
Disney's general entertainment service Hulu has the most-annoying and most-repetitive ads of any streaming service, according to a survey.
Customers slightly more satisfied with ad-free options, survey reveals
A new survey revealed customers are happier with ad-free streaming services compared to ad-supported options — but only slightly.
Survey: Most Netflix customers likely to stick with no-ads option
Most Netflix customers won't switch from a commercial-free plan to a cheaper, ad-supported one, according to a new Whip Media survey.
Amazon to stop selling Fire TV device for free broadcast stations
Amazon says it will no longer offer a version of its Fire TV streaming hardware that allows television viewers to receive free broadcast stations.
Roku Channel adds more local NBC News streams
The Roku Channel has added several local NBC News streams and other channels to its free service.
Walmart to offer Paramount Plus to Walmart Plus customers
Retail giant Walmart will offer Paramount Plus for free to members of its $13-a-month Walmart Plus subscription service.
Vizio sees streaming as larger, more-profitable part of business
With sales of its TVs and soundbars starting to wane, Vizio is investing in its streaming platform to fuel long-term revenue.
Fox says news channels, Tubi helped increase revenue
Fox brought in over $3 billion in revenue last quarter, spurred in large part by Fox News and Tubi, the company said.