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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.
Pluto TV brings CBS shows to streaming platform
Pluto TV is adding more than three dozen CBS shows to its free streaming platform, with the first handful of shows being made available to viewers today.
Comcast recruits social media users to demand Peacock for Roku
Using the #FreetheBird hashtag, the cable giant encourages customers to take their complaints to Roku.
It’s official: SiriusXM to buy Stitcher from Scripps
The satellite radio giant will pay $265 million now and $60 million later.
HBO Max becomes “fully integrated” with TiVo Stream
The Android-based TV streamer says it now fully supports AT&T's blockbuster service.
Comcast exec sees few people taking Peacock’s ad-free subscription
Comcast believes most people will pay for Peacock's premium tier or receive it through a partner for free.
Media analyst sees benefit to Charter staying out of streaming space
Unlike rivals Comcast and AT&T, Charter has remained devoted to traditional cable TV offerings.
Peacock original programming to exist behind paywall, executives say
NBC marketing executives confirmed some original shows like "Brave New World" will only be available to paying subscribers.
How many subscribers does Quibi have, anyway?
Honestly, no one knows — but it's probably not the 7 million they were hoping for.
Report: Peacock unlikely to land on Roku, Amazon on launch date
A CNBC report on Thursday confirmed what The Desk reported last month: Peacock will likely miss the two biggest streaming platforms.
After fine, Boston’s Radio Concorde likely knocked off the air for good
A settlement with the FCC bars station owner Acerome Jean Charles from obtaining a license to broadcast.
Comcast restores broadband data caps for Internet subscribers
The data cap increased by 200GB, though Comcast reduced the number of free passes for customers who exceed their allotment.
Pluto TV, NFL ink new deal for football content
The ViacomCBS-owned streaming service will keep a variant of the NFL Channel on their service and add new content over time.