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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.
Streaming service backed by Tyler Perry crosses 1 million subscribers, report says
A streaming service backed by Tyler Perry Studios has crossed 1 million subscribers, according to a report.
DirecTV adds support for Disney-backed licensing consortium Movies Anywhere
DirecTV has announced support for Movies Anywhere, a content licensing consortium that allows customers to watch purchased movies across different devices.
Fubo TV tacks on regional sports fee for Houston customers
Streaming cable alternative Fubo TV will tack on a new fee for customers who live in the Houston television market.
ViacomCBS taps former IBM exec to lead media, streaming initiatives
ViacomCBS has tapped former IBM executive Babs Rangaiah to lead its media initiatives at the company.
Fine print reveals Verizon’s Disney bundle still expensive for customers
Verizon announced a new perk for its customers on Monday that allows them to access Disney-owned Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for free.
Apple takes on HBO Max with CBS All Access, Showtime bundle
For the first time, Apple is offering a streaming television bundle that combines several offerings into one budget package.
Streaming TV service Fubo posts $100 million operating loss, subscriber gain
The streaming service now has 286,000 subscribers who hunger for its sports offerings. Executives say that number will grow.
Chinese streaming service Iqiyi under SEC investigation
A Chinese streaming service that has drawn comparisons to Netflix is under investigation by the SEC.
California probes Dish Network over waste disposal processes
Officials in California are investigating satellite TV service Dish Network over alleged violations of state waste disposal laws.
ViacomCBS could relaunch All Access as Paramount Plus, report says
The relaunched CBS All Access service could bear the name of the company's blockbuster film studio and television production arm, the Financial Times says.
Haystack to launch special channels for political conventions
Haystack News will launch dedicated channels focused on the Democratic and Republican conventions later this month.
AT&T asks Sony to buy Crunchyroll for over $1 billion, report says
AT&T has asked Sony Corporation to purchase its streaming anime service Crunchyroll for $1.5 billion, according to a report.