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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.
Roku says it tops other manufacturers in smart TVs sold
Roku sells more smart TVs in the U.S. and Canada than any other company, a Roku executive said this week.
Amazon leveraged cloud business for HBO Max deal
A new report says AT&T WarnerMedia's use of Amazon Web Services helped push through a deal for HBO Max on Amazon Fire TV devices.
Quibi content will live on at Roku
The streaming platform will integrate 75 Quibi shows into its free, ad-supported Roku Channel, the companies announced.
Spectrum customers get extended trial of Peacock app
Spectrum TV and Internet customers will get an extended free trial of Peacock's premium tier as part of a new carriage deal.
Roku says it has over 50 million active users
Roku says it now has 50 million active users and added 14 million of those accounts in 2020.
AT&T executive defends decision to release movies on HBO Max
Speaking at a conference on Tuesday, AT&T's chief financial officer said the company supports content creators.
YouTube terminates account of Murdoch-owned radio station
YouTube this week terminated the account of a News Corporation-owned radio station, possibly over policy violations related to COVID-19 misinformation.
Ashleigh Banfield talk show will replace 3rd hour of WGN America’s “NewsNation”
Cable news veteran Ashleigh Banfield will host a late-night talk program on WGN America, replacing the third hour of the cable channel's nightly news show.
Verizon to offer gigabit fiber internet to Lifeline customers
The new Fios Forward packages start at $20 a month plus tax and include free access to the new streaming service Discovery Plus.
Arkansas city sues Netflix, Disney over video franchise fees
The town joins a growing list of communities seeking to cash in on the success of Netflix and other video providers.
Hulu will add ViacomCBS cable channels to live TV service
Hulu will soon add more than a dozen ViacomCBS cable channels under an expanded deal that also includes CBS and Showtime.
Roku discussing acquisition of Quibi’s content library
Roku and Quibi are engaged in talks over the short-form streaming service's content library, according to a report.