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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 can’t use Star branding in Brazil, judge says
A judge in Brazil says Disney's forthcoming streaming service "StarPlus" is too similarly named compared to Lionsgate's "StarzPlay."
SiriusXM launches new premium subscription plan
Satellite radio company SiriusXM Pandora unveiled a new premium subscription plan this week.
Locast adds channels from Pittsburgh market to free streamer
Locast has expanded to a 35th market, making local broadcast channels available to viewers served by the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
AT&T says HBO network, HBO Max grew by nearly 3 million subs
Overall, HBO as a network and HBO Max as a streamer reach a total worldwide audience of over 67.5 million viewers.
Google offering new Chromecast devices with bundled HBO Max trial
The bundle costs $65 a month and includes three "free" months of HBO Max.
Verizon rolls out Fios TV app to Apple TV, Amazon devices
Verizon is bringing its Fios TV app to users of Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV devices, starting this week.
Philo suffers two outages in two days
An unknown technical error prevented customers of wallet-friendly streaming TV service Philo from accessing their favorite shows and movies.
Sinclair faces prolonged dispute with Suddenlink over channels
Sinclair's latest dispute with a cable company is unusual: The broadcaster is warning viewers two channels may never return to cable.
New Sling TV interface lands on some Roku devices
Dish Network's streaming TV service Sling TV is rolling out a new look-and-feel for users of Roku Ultra devices.
MSNBC gets broader presence on Comcast’s Peacock streamer
Comcast has relaunched its streaming channel "The Choice" to incorporate MSNBC branding and programming.
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.