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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.
Departing Warner exec says blockchain is future of Hollywood
Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize Hollywood the way DVDs did in the 1990s, Jason Kilar claimed this week.
YouTube TV adds Weather Channel, other Byron Allen networks
YouTube TV added the Weather Channel and several other networks on Wednesday.
AMC to launch six more ad-supported streaming channels
AMC Networks will program and distribute six new free, ad-supported streaming television channels later this year
WarnerMedia executives leaving ahead of Discovery merger
Several WarnerMedia executives will resign this week as the company moves closer to its merger with Discovery.
Kelsey Grammer tapped to host new Fox Nation docuseries
Kelsey Grammer will return to television as the host of a new docuseries for Fox News Media, the company announced on Wednesday.
Philo says Tornado Alley streamed broadcast of “Twister” more than other states
Philo says viewers in Kansas and Oklahoma streamed a recent broadcast of "Twister" more than anyone else.
TiVo offers native integration of YouTube TV on Stream 4K device
Google's live streaming television service YouTube TV is now fully integrated into the TiVo app on the TiVo Stream 4K device
Discovery merger with WarnerMedia could close Friday
AT&T's marriage of WarnerMedia with Discovery could happen by the end of the week, according to a report.
CW moves Seed content into single app
Content that once appeared on CW Seed will be placed in the network's flagship streaming app.
Philo eyes distribution on Samsung devices, CEO affirms
Philo is in the preliminary stages of developing an app for Samsung's Tizen operating system, the company's CEO said.
CNN Plus could be bundled with HBO Max, exec says
The $6 a month streaming news service is expected to be offered as a bundle with HBO Max down the road, Jason Kilar said.
Jason Kilar to exit AT&T ahead of WarnerMedia merger with Discovery
The AT&T executive is expected to depart on Friday, according to a note sent to employees earlier this week.