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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.
Philo debuts first original series “Boss Moves”
Philo is already known for offering streaming cable channels at a low price. Now the company wants to get in on the original content game.
Paramount Plus to debut in UK, South Korea in June
Paramount Plus will launch in two more countries next month, followed by a broader international expansion to take place later this year.
TEGNA to debut streaming apps for local news
TEGNA is rolling out a new streaming news initiative that will see dozens of its broadcast stations launching individual applications over the next few weeks.
Hollywood’s charges against VPNs go beyond piracy
Movie studios have long accused VPN providers of enabling content piracy. Now they're leveling more serious accusations.
Roku customer growth begins to stall
Roku says it added more than one million customers in its first quarter of 2022.
Comcast adds 4 million more subscribers to Peacock
The figure was reported as part of Comcast's quarterly earnings released on Thursday.
Comcast, Charter forge streaming joint venture
Comcast and Charter announced a joint venture this week that will see both companies contribute to a single streaming television initiative.
Discovery accelerates CNN Plus end date
Discovery will close the streaming service CNN Plus on April 28, two days earlier than expected.
Roku to add Lionsgate films to free streaming channel
Roku has landed the exclusive rights to stream films and TV shows from Lionsgate as part of a new deal announced on Tuesday.
Dish Network streamer pulls Sinclair sports network Stadium
The move comes as Dish Network continues paring down its sports offerings to subscribers on Sling TV and its flagship satellite services.
HBO adds 3 million more subscribers, former parent AT&T says
HBO added three million new subscribers over the last three months, bringing the total number of subscribers to 76.8 million.
Discovery to shutter news streamer CNN Plus
Discovery executives have decided to close CNN Plus, the ambitious streaming news startup launched less than a month ago.