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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.
Netflix lands post-theater streaming rights to new Sony films
Netflix has inked a new deal with Sony that will allow the streaming service to offer new theatrical releases from the studio.
Mozilla ending support for Firefox on Amazon Fire TV, Echo devices
The Mozilla Foundation says it will stop distributing a version of its Firefox browser for certain Amazon devices by the end of this month.
T-Mobile wireless home Internet incompatible with Hulu’s Live TV service
T-Mobile's new wireless home Internet service does not work with the Walt Disney Company's Hulu with Live TV service, The Desk has learned.
Pluto TV-like channels coming to Paramount Plus, exec says
Paramount Plus is readying a new feature that will offer up its library of content to users through linear television feeds.
Extended deal will keep classic cartoons on HBO Max
More than a dozen classic cartoons that were slated to be pulled from HBO Max will remain on the service for a little while longer.
Hulu rolls out unified brand design, with push toward original content
Disney's streaming service Hulu is rolling out a brand refresh with an improved look-and-feel and sonic branding.
Roku wants companies to sponsor a new promo reel feature
Roku is pitching ad industry executives on a new feature called Roku Recommends that could be another cash generator for the streaming company.
Scripps to launch Newsy on Ion broadcast networks
A variant of the news channel Newsy will soon launch on dozens of Ion Media stations owned by the Scripps, the company said in a press release.
T-Mobile opens up special Philo deal to more customers
T-Mobile and Sprint customers with postpaid wireless phone service can now get a special deal on Philo.
Dish Network pulls NBC Sports regional networks, proposes a-la-carte solution
The proclamation came as the satellite company was forced to remove more than a dozen NBC Sports-branded regional networks.
Philo launches curated “Classic TV” library of retro shows
Live streaming television service Philo on Thursday announced a new curated library of classic shows airing across its channels.
Entercom re-brands radio, podcast business as Audacy
Entercom on Tuesday announced it was changing the name of its radio and audio business.