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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.

The logo of Law & Crime Network. (Courtesy image)

Rachel Stockman named Law&Crime CEO as founder Dan Abrams steps aside

The company's programming generated more than 700 million viewing hours across platforms during the past year.

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Microphones used by reporters and analysts with streaming sports platform DAZN. (Courtesy photo)

DAZN streaming viewership surges in Germany as soccer season begins

The increase was driven by the start of the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League soccer seasons.

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Local Now launches dedicated hub for live news on Hurricane Isaias

The free streaming platform is offering coverage from seven local TV stations and Fox Weather via its Tropics Update menu.

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Hurricane Isaias is expected to grow into a Category 3 storm, according to forecast models released early Friday morning. (Photo: Satellite image from NOAA)

Fox Weather plans continuous Hurricane Isaias coverage, simulcasts on cable networks

Coverage from Fox Weather of Hurricane Isaias will stream on free platforms, air on broadcast TV and simulcast on Fox News and Fox Business.

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Microphones used by reporters and analysts with streaming sports platform DAZN. (Courtesy photo)

DAZN looks to scale U.S. sports business through local, regional deals

The streamer has been acquiring local television rights to NBA games and other sports franchises over the past few years as it pushes its way into the U.S. market.

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Nielsen preparing new cross-platform measurement solution

The announcement follows criticism from broadcasters and media companies about Nielsen's ability to accurately measure streaming audiences.

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Promotional graphic for Connected with Alisyn Camerota on Scripps News.

Scripps News announces new, returning programs through December

"Connections with Alisyn Camerota" is returning for a second season; Scripps News is also launching a new program with Scripps Sports Network.

The Warner Bros booth at San Diego Comic Con in 2018. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

Bango: Consumers warm to possible Paramount-HBO Max bundle

Nearly half of American shoppers are willing to purchase a bundle that pairs Paramount Plus with HBO Max, according to fresh data from Bango.

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Pause ads help streaming video platforms earn incremental revenue based on viewer interactions. (Stock photo by The Desk)

WARC: Global ad spending forecast to hit $1.34 trillion, fueled by social, streaming buys

Social media, search and retail media will account for more than two-thirds of global ad spending this year, WARC said.

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ESPN to stream Super Bowl LXI on Disney Plus

Disney will offer Super Bowl LXI via Disney Plus in dozens of countries, with Spanish-language broadcasts also available in Latin America.

ABC News app users now have access to vertical video clips, with the feature coming soon to the ABC News website. (Courtesy image)

ABC News rolls out vertical video clips within mobile app

The vertical video clips are available via a dedicated button within the ABC News app for smartphones.

The Disney Plus streaming app on a smartphone. (Photo by Mika Baumeister via Unsplash)

Disney Plus sees strong uptake in ad buys against UK service

More than 50 Disney Plus sponsorships have been activated in the UK, with additional sponsorships planned.

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