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.
Warner Bros Discovery targets late December for decision on company’s fate
WBD may put itself up for sale around Christmas as it continues to evaluate unsolicited offers from Paramount and others.
Gracenote: TV fans embrace streaming, but frustrated by experience
Nearly half of streamers surveyed by Gracenote said they'd cancel a service if they couldn't find something to watch.
Google, YouTube pull Movies Anywhere support amid ongoing spat with Disney
The decision comes amid an ongoing business fight between Google and Movies Anywhere parent Disney involving YouTube TV.
Dish appeals after board voids adaptive bitrate video patent
Dish has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit after the USPTO voided elements of its adaptive bitrate patent.
EXCLUSIVE
Comscore swings to modest profit during Q3
Comscore saw a higher amount of interest in its cross-platform measurement solutions during Q3.
EARNINGS REPORT
Roku launches self-serve advertising platform
Roku said the new platform, called Roku Ads API, is aimed at developers who want more-direct access to its first-party advertising technology.
Spotify logs strong subscriber gains during Q3
Spotify promoted itself as a health business after logging user and subscriber increases during Q3.
EARNINGS REPORT
LG posts lower media revenue during Q3, softness in TV market cited
LG saw its media and services revenue depressed during Q3 due to lower webOS device sales and ongoing pressure in the ad market.
EARNINGS REPORT
YouTube TV won’t restore ABC stations for Election Night coverage
The streaming cable alternative said there are plenty of other sources for Election Night information.
Comscore: Viewers see little difference between TV networks, streaming apps
Roku remains a dominant connected TV platform; Smart TV makers are winning the battle for FAST viewers.
LG Ad Solutions launches AI-powered platform Agentiv
LG Ad Solutions launched Agentiv, an AI platform to improve workflow automation and data collaboration across its ad tech operations.
Apple inches closer to full Apple TV brand refresh
The brand refresh was first noted in a press release for the film "F1: The Movie," which will stream on Apple TV in December.