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.
IAB Tech Lab forms council to improve programmatic ad standards, transparency
The group will address auction transparency, data standards and transaction integrity amid growing programmatic ad spending.
Comcast to start selling Peacock subscriptions through Roku Channel
The deal expands Peacock’s distribution via third-party marketplaces as bundling gains traction with streaming consumers.
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Fox One adds podcasts from Fox News Media, Red Seat Ventures
Fox is leveraging cross-portfolio content to increase viewing time and create new advertising opportunities.
ABC News channels return to SiriusXM
SiriusXM has inked a distribution agreement with the Walt Disney Company's ABC News for the distribution of two new channels on its streaming radio platform.
Tablo forces legacy users to update firmware with free streaming channels
The company behind Tablo says some legacy customers will lose premium functions if they don't install a firmware update that includes a security patch.
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Roku passes 100 million active households worldwide
Roku’s scale and platform growth are driving higher engagement, strengthening its value for advertisers and content partners.
AccuWeather moves to Amagi for broadcast, streaming infrastructure
AccuWeather is now using Amagi's various cloud-based solutions to power its traditional broadcast and emergent streaming distribution services.
Nagravision partners with Harmonic to bring watermarking to live events
The cloud-native solution uses forensic watermarking on a per-event basis, allowing streamers to activate protection only when needed.
Fox picks Amazon Web Services for next-gen streaming media workflows
Fox has entered into an agreement with Amazon Web Services for its various cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions.
Parks Associates: Streamers want aggregated TV experience in single platform
Aggregated services like Philo boost engagement and ad attention by simplifying discovery and improving personalization.
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Report: NFL discussing five-game package with YouTube
The NFL is discussing a five-game package with YouTube, according to a report published on Thursday.
Samba TV hires Kelly Barrett from Comscore to lead product management
Kelly Barrett has left Comscore to become the new Senior Vice President of Product Management at Samba TV.