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.
ViacomCBS doesn’t see licensing content as liability for Paramount Plus
ViacomCBS say they're not worried about offering Comedy Central programming to rival services.
Network executives feel misled by T-Mobile’s TVision pitches
Executives at Discovery, ViacomCBS and NBC Universal say they were given incomplete information about T-Mobile's streaming television service.
Report: Comcast, Walmart discuss smart TV partnership
Comcast and Walmart have held discussions that could see the retailer develop a TV set with the X1 platform built-in.
Locast expands to two more television markets
Locast rolled out to viewers in two new local broadcast markets this week, bringing the total number of metropolitan areas served to 25.
T-Mobile to announce streaming TV service next week
T-Mobile will announce a new streaming television service next Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the company's plan.
Hulu drops Sinclair sports networks from live TV service
Hulu told customers they will lose regional Fox Sports networks and other Sinclair-owned sports channels on Friday.
Quibi dies
Short-form, mobile-first streaming service Quibi will shut down, the company's founder and chief executive said.
Quibi employees ready for possible closure of service
Workers at short-form video service Quibi are scheduling farewell drinks after signs within the company point to its impending closure.
AT&T boss slams Roku, Amazon for enforcing deal made with AT&T
AT&T's CEO criticized Roku and Amazon for choosing to enforce commercial agreements made with the telecom over the distribution of HBO several years ago.
Pluto TV boss promoted to head of streaming at ViacomCBS
ViacomCBS has tapped the co-founder and chief executive of its free streaming service Pluto TV to oversee streaming initiatives across the entire company.
C-SPAN looks to generate new revenue through ads, streaming
C-SPAN is funded through affiliate fees paid by cable and satellite services. An increasing trend of cord-cutting has the network looking to generate revenue through other means.
Disney Plus suffers outage in Europe
Customers in several European countries reported problems accessing Disney's blockbuster streaming service Disney Plus on Monday.