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.
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.
SiriusXM Pandora finalizes acquisition of Stitcher podcast service
The company will pay $265 million in cash right away to seal the deal.
Cable companies partner with TiVo to distribute streaming Android dongle
RCN, Wave Broadband and Grande Communications said they will begin offering customers one free TiVo Stream 4K device for 12 months.
Hulu may drop Nexstar local stations for live TV customers
Some Hulu customers have received an email warning that they may lose local channels operated by Nexstar Media Group.
Netflix ends free trial offer for American subscribers
Netflix has ended its free trial offers for American customers, a company spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
Philo adds two new channels, won’t raise $20 a month price
Philo announced the addition of two new channels on Tuesday while pledging to keep its base subscription price the same for new and current customers.