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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.

Disney to raise price of ESPN Plus to $7 a month
Starting next month, Disney will raise the price of ESPN Plus to $7 a month or $70 a year.

A Conversation With: Philo CEO Andrew McCollum
Philo's top executive chats about staying competitive in the growing space of streaming services, his company's philanthropic endeavors and how the T-Mobile deal came together.

Pluto TV launches South Park channel in Latin America
Pluto TV is now streaming classic episodes of "South Park" in more than a dozen Latin American countries.

Comcast grabs Universal film rights from HBO for Peacock
Peacock will become the exclusive home of current and new films from Universal Pictures starting in 2022.

Sling TV offers free preview of Hallmark Channel
Dish Network's streaming TV service Sling TV is offering subscribers the opportunity to watch the Hallmark Channel for free.

Sinclair places bid for Comcast’s regional sports networks
Sinclair Broadcast Group has emerged as a potential buyer for Comcast's seven regional cable sports channels, according to a report.

Exclusive: Philo weighs adding Spanish-language package
Philo is in the preliminary stages of creating a Spanish-language package of streaming networks and content.

Fubo TV cites cost in decision to drop A&E, History
Fubo TV has dropped several channels owned by A+E Networks, with the company saying the channels were too expensive to keep.

Exclusive: Philo quietly doubles donation of ad inventory to social causes
Philo has doubled down on its philanthropic endeavors, donating $2 million in advertisement inventory to social justice causes and other charitable initiatives.

YouTube TV removes Newsy as service transitions to broadcast
YouTube TV announced on Wednesday it will drop the digital-centric news channel Newsy from its lineup.

Roku replaces Sling button on remote with Apple TV Plus
Roku has quietly changed a preset button on its streaming hardware remote controls, bumping Dish Network's Sling TV in favor of Apple TV Plus.

Comcast CEO weighed idea of acquiring Roku
Comcast's CEO considered acquiring Roku as part of a streaming TV growth strategy, according to a report.