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.
Philo rolls out rare price increase, expands DVR offering
Philo will raise its base subscription tier to $25 a month while increasing the accessibility of its cloud DVR feature.
ViacomCBS to lower cheaper Paramount Plus price, remove live CBS
ViacomCBS will lower the price of a subscription to the ad-supported version of its streaming service Paramount Plus early next month.
Disney pitched Time Warner merger in 2016
Executives at Time Warner and Disney held a brief phone call to discuss a possible merger in 2016, according to a new report.
Amazon deal to buy MGM could be announced this week
Amazon could announce a deal to acquire Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios as early as this week.
Verizon offers customers extended free trial of Sling TV
Starting this week, Verizon's phone and Internet customers can grab two full months of Sling TV at no cost to them.
Turner channels to air HBO Max original programs
WarnerMedia will screen a selection of HBO Max's original content on its Turner cable channels starting this summer.
WarnerMedia sets early June date for ad-supported HBO Max
After months of rumors and speculation, AT&T has finally lifted the curtain on its plans for a cheaper version of HBO Max.
Struum thinks people will pay for free TV content
A new streaming service backed by well-known television executives is getting a lot of media buzz for putting a new spin on an old idea.
Union demands tough scrutiny of WarnerMedia-Discovery deal
The Communication Workers of America says AT&T failed to live up to promises made when it acquired Time Warner several years ago.
Android TV reaches 80 million streamers monthly, Google says
The figure would make Android TV one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world.
Haystack News adds more Altice channels to live service
Haystack News announced a new content distribution agreement with Altice USA that will bring more live feeds to the service.
Amazon mulls buying MGM Studios to beef up content offering
Amazon is in advanced discussions to acquire MGM Studios for around $9 billion.