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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.
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.
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.