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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 forcing app developers to use Roku Pay for subscriptions
Roku is forbidding app developers from forcing customers to visit a separate webpage to upgrade or downgrade their content subscriptions.
Apple extends free trial of TV service for early adopters
Apple is extending its free trial of streaming television service Apple TV Plus for early adopters.
Comcast promotes charity executive to diversity officer role
Dalila Wilson-Scott will oversee diversity initiatives throughout the entire company.
Roku brings streaming channel to Amazon Fire devices
Amazon Fire TV customers now have access to the Roku Channel, a free streaming service operated by hardware manufacturer Roku.
AT&T plans huge layoffs at WarnerMedia division
Job losses expected at HBO, TBS, TNT and elsewhere, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Fox brings free local, national news streams to Tubi
Tubi TV added more than two dozen live news streams to its platform this week.
Haystack News brings interactive ticker to all platforms
Streaming television service Haystack News is bringing its interactive news ticker to its apps on all platforms.
Former Warner Bros. exec tapped to lead content at NBC
Susan Rovner will oversee broadcast, cable and streaming television content across Comcast's portfolio of media properties.
AMC Networks brings premium streaming service to Apple, Amazon platforms
AMC Networks has launched its premium streaming offering AMC Plus on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Sinclair says discussions with Google continue over sports networks
YouTube TV pulled nearly two dozen regional sports networks after its deal with Sinclair expired.
Feds investigating fake checks that claim to be from small TV station
For months, people across the country have reported receiving fake checks that purport to come from a station in Michigan.
New Google TV device sold before launch date
A handful of intrepid social media users figured out how to get the new Google TV dongle before it was officially announced this week.