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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.
YouTube negotiations with Disney could lead to sports-only tier
The sports tier, if it launches, would be a departure from Google's all-in pricing scheme for YouTube TV, which costs $83 per month.
Fox CEO: Tubi reaches profitability earlier than expected
Interest in the streaming service was driven by more premium content and an aggressive global expansion effort.
Comcast revenue slips during Q3, lower ad revenue impacted earnings
Xfinity TV now has 11.52 million subscribers, while Xfinity Internet counts 31.44 million connections.
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Google parent Alphabet earns $100 billion in revenue; YouTube ad sales jump during Q3
YouTube earned more than $10.2 billion in advertising revenue during Q3, nearly 10 percent of Alphabet’s overall revenue for the period.
EARNINGS REPORT
Paramount layoffs impact CBS News programming, streaming initiatives
Sweeping layoffs at Paramount Global have impacted several programming initiatives at CBS News.
Fubo completes merger with Disney’s Hulu with Live TV
Moving forward, the combined streaming pay TV company, also called Fubo, will serve more than 6 million customers.
Fox Weather scholarship encourages meteorology students to TV industry
At a time when the industry is struggling to find qualified meteorologists, Fox Weather is finding ways to encourage the next wave of on-air climate scientists.
EXCLUSIVE
Ellison wants to end HBO Max, merge it into Paramount Plus
Paramount CEO David Ellison wants to merge the content library of HBO Max into Paramount Plus, according to a report published this week.
YouTube TV adds live news channels from Bloomberg
YouTube TV is adding Bloomberg Originals and Bloomberg TV+ to its $83 per month service.
Nielsen: Football drives double-digit viewership gains to broadcast TV
All four major broadcast networks saw their audiences increase during the September measurement month, Nielsen said.
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CNN All Access membership plan includes live TV shows
CNN Stream effectively replaces CNN Max, which is being pulled from HBO Max in November.
Ring: Netflix remains atop must-have service, Paramount Plus rises
The findings of the survey will be discussed during the "Future of Live" webinar on Halloween.
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