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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.
Extended deal will keep classic cartoons on HBO Max
More than a dozen classic cartoons that were slated to be pulled from HBO Max will remain on the service for a little while longer.
Hulu rolls out unified brand design, with push toward original content
Disney's streaming service Hulu is rolling out a brand refresh with an improved look-and-feel and sonic branding.
Roku wants companies to sponsor a new promo reel feature
Roku is pitching ad industry executives on a new feature called Roku Recommends that could be another cash generator for the streaming company.
Scripps to launch Newsy on Ion broadcast networks
A variant of the news channel Newsy will soon launch on dozens of Ion Media stations owned by the Scripps, the company said in a press release.
T-Mobile opens up special Philo deal to more customers
T-Mobile and Sprint customers with postpaid wireless phone service can now get a special deal on Philo.
Dish Network pulls NBC Sports regional networks, proposes a-la-carte solution
The proclamation came as the satellite company was forced to remove more than a dozen NBC Sports-branded regional networks.
Philo launches curated “Classic TV” library of retro shows
Live streaming television service Philo on Thursday announced a new curated library of classic shows airing across its channels.
Entercom re-brands radio, podcast business as Audacy
Entercom on Tuesday announced it was changing the name of its radio and audio business.
LL Cool J to interview Dr. Anthony Fauci on SiriusXM
SiriusXM Pandora will host a special radio town hall that will see rap artist LL Cool J interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday.
T-Mobile to shut down streaming service TVision
T-Mobile is abandoning its streaming television service TVision nearly six months after it started.
Comcast X1, Flex boxes get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus
Comcast has started rolling out Disney's suite of streaming TV apps to users of the cable company's X1-powere devices.
Paramount Plus offers discount on one-year subscription
ViacomCBS is offering new subscribers a deep discount on one year of Paramount Plus.