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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.
Dish Network will drop regional NBC Sports networks, following Sling TV’s lead
Customers of both Dish Network and Sling TV will lose access to the channels on April 1 when the company's re-transmission agreement with Comcast comes to an end.
Amazon wants to land Thursday night football games
Technology giant Amazon wants to continue its deal with the NFL after streaming a handful of Thursday night games in recent years.
Scripps to launch two new broadcast networks, push for more streaming deals
Scripps is expected to launch two new digital broadcast networks this year while simultaneously exploring new streaming opportunities for its existing networks.
Philo launches curated selection of titles celebrating Women’s History Month
Philo is offering a curated collection of television shows and movies that celebrate women in honor of Women's History Month.
Paramount Plus eyes global rollout, launches in Canada and Latin America
Entertainment giant ViacomCBS is bringing international variants of its new Paramount Plus streaming service to customers in Canada and 18 Latin American countries.
CBS All Access relaunches under Paramount Plus brand
ViacomCBS on Thursday officially lifted the curtain on its newest streaming service Paramount Plus.
Disney sells stake in Super RTL to focus on Disney Plus
The Walt Disney Company has reached a deal with German entertainment giant RTL Media to sell its stake in children’s channel Super RTL.
Dish Network to offer sports betting through DraftKings partnership
Dish Network is now allowing its TV customers to bet on live sports thanks to a strategic partnership reached with DraftKings.
Sling TV will drop regional NBC Sports networks in April
Sling TV will stop offering regional NBC Sports channels to subscribers starting next month.
Sports-centric Fubo TV adds subscribers, loses cash
The service has more than 547,000 paying subscribers, a jump of 237 percent compared to this time last year.
Paramount Plus to get Epix movies later this summer
Paramount Plus will expand its library this summer with titles from premium movie channel Epix.
ViacomCBS lures early subscribers to Paramount Plus with half-off deal
A special deal brings the first year cost of Paramount Plus to $30 with ads or $50 without.