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.
WWE Network to shut down, with content moving to Peacock
The WWE Network will shut down in mid-March, with content moving to Comcast's Peacock.
Food Network pulls streaming clips after reality show winner charged with murder
Discovery Networks has pulled clips of a cooking competition after a recent show winner was charged in connection with the death of a child last week.
Americans spend average of $47 a month on streaming services
The average American household dropped more money on streaming television services in 2020 compared to the previous year.
TCL will debut new Roku, Android-powered TV sets this year
TCL says it will offer major upgrades to its line of Roku-powered smart TV sets, including a new series powered by its new mini-LED technology.
Pluto TV adds two new BBC-branded channels
Free streaming TV service Pluto TV has added two new BBC-branded channels to its lineup.
Netflix tops 200 million worldwide subscribers
Netflix says it now has over 200 million global subscribers and doesn't need to borrow any more money to fuel its growth strategy.
ViacomCBS sets March 4 date for Paramount Plus launch
ViacomCBS says its newest streaming TV service Paramount Plus will launch in the United States and Latin America on March 4.
WGN America lands on two more streaming services
WGN America has been added to YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV after securing an agreement with Vidgo last week.
Like Roku, Samsung playing hardball with Comcast over Peacock
Blame financial terms and a carriage dispute. Starting to feel like cable, right?
Apple said to be planning premium podcast service
Apple is preparing to offer a premium podcast service that would allow producers to charge for their shows.
AT&T finally streamlines its streaming pay TV options
AT&T has finally merged its two streaming pay TV services into a unified package.
Roku paid less than $100 million for Quibi’s content, report says
Roku paid less than $100 million to acquire short-form content from now-defunct streaming service Quibi, according to a report.