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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.
LeBron James commitment to Philadelphia is big win for NBC Sports
The network has local TV rights to Philadelphia 76ers games and a robust package of national TV rights for NBC and Peacock.
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Report: Paramount Plus weighs free tier with limited content
The company hopes a limited free tier will drive stronger interest in its subscription-based offerings.
Scripps News to launch new weekly conversation show
The show will be hosted by media executive Jon Lieberman and feature conversations with reporters and other notable guests.
Magnite to support launch of Business Insider streaming TV channel
Magnite's SpringServe will handle direct advertising campaigns and programmatic demand for the channel.
Judge extends restraining order over Paramount-Warner Bros deal
The order was extended because the parties involved in the lawsuit need more time to develop arguments, gather evidence and confer on the matter, the judge wrote.
Fox touts 147 million monthly users across local TV streams, digital platforms
During June, Fox Television Stations ranked first among local television groups in unique users and led the ABC, CBS and NBC owned-station groups in total minutes.
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European regulators offer conditional approval of Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The European Commission said the commitments resolve concerns that the combined company could coordinate film distribution with major rivals.
YouTube advertising revenue climbs to $11.1 billion during Q2
Ad revenue attributed to YouTube was up 13 percent compared to the prior year and 12 percent on a sequential basis, the report noted.
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Antenna: Nearly 3 million sign up for Fox One during FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup drove the increase, including about 400,000 sign-ups on the tournament’s opening day.
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Fresh Disney job cuts impact workers at ESPN, Pixar
Disney is eliminating several hundred positions across Pixar, National Geographic, ABC News, ESPN and other entertainment operations.
Audacy to bring sports talk, news stations to SiriusXM
Nearly four dozen Audacy sports and news stations are making their way to SiriusXM's platforms, with a handful of sports-focused stations coming to the traditional satellite service.
Sports Studio taps TheSoul Group to expand Free Live Sports on YouTube
The agreement expands Free Live Sports beyond its existing connected television distribution footprint, with a specific focus on YouTube.
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