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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.
Gray Media combines newsrooms in Louisville
The combined newsroom brings together journalists from the local NBC and Fox affiliates in the Louisville market.
Fox News leads October ratings; CNN, MS NOW report audience growth
All three networks reported milestones in October based on differing metrics, and all three logged substantial increases in digital engagement beyond TV.
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YouTube ad revenue grows, but slows, during Alphabet’s Q3
YouTube Music and Premium surpassed 150 million global subscribers, including free trials. Cloud revenue doubled to $30.71 billion.
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Versant launches new channels on Prime Video, Roku
Versant is launching four new free streaming channels with programming from its cable networks, and bringing two free channels to The Roku Channel for the first time.
Fox One election coverage powered by new AI-driven features
The features will begin rolling out ahead of Election Day and includes aggregated coverage from Fox News, Fox's TV stations and LiveNow from Fox.
DIRECTV bringing back Election HQ pop-up channel in November
DIRECTV is resurrecting its Election HQ pop-up channel about two years after the satellite and streaming company first tested it.
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Parks: Streamers value HDR content for premium viewing experiences
A report released this week said smart TVs are the primary streaming devices in 62 percent of U.S. internet households with a connected television device.
Bowling TV launches on Roku, Vizio free streaming platforms
The added distribution comes as the FAST channel adds a new weekly competition series called "Beat the Champ."
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Tubi leans into TikTok creators for next content incubation round
Tubi has selected 12 TikTok creators to develop 10 original television series as part of a partnership intended to bring short-form video personalities into long-form streaming entertainment
Madhive partners with AdImpact for local TV ad spend data
AdImpact's data will be integrated into Madhive's Maverick AI platform, allowing broadcasters and agencies to examine ad spending by company, brand, TV station, network and streaming application.
Skydance mandates return-to-work, offers buyouts following Warner Bros acquisition
Eligible employees will receive individualized information about their buyout terms and a designated period to decide whether to accept the offer.
DIRECTV reaches DAZN agreement for local NBA games in five markets
The deal covers local games from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs.
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