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.
Sports-free budget TV services gain momentum as competitors raise prices
The high cost of sports and other programming means companies like YouTube TV might have to increase prices without adding channels or features.
Disney retires Fox branding from assets, revives Touchstone name
Disney is retiring the Fox brand from its film and studio assets acquired early last year.
Amazon to incorporate podcasts into Amazon Music, Audible
Amazon will incorporate free podcasts into its Amazon Music and Audible products.
HBO Max ad-supported tier adds extra wrinkle in Roku, Amazon negotiations
A cheaper, advertisement-supported version of AT&T's streaming service HBO Max will launch sometime next year
Comcast puts NBC Sky World News channel on indefinite hiatus
Comcast has halted plans to launch a new global news channel co-branded with its NBC News and Sky satellite properties, according to a source.
Local NBC stations begin issuing pink slips
Workers at NBC-owned local stations are receiving pink slips as part of a broader corporate restructuring at NBC properties.
SiriusXM launches new music chart show using Pandora listener data
Radio service SiriusXM has launched a new music chart show that leverages listener data from sister platform Pandora.
Media companies weigh creating streaming device to bypass Roku, Amazon talks
Media executives have weighed the possibility of creating a streaming device to serve as an alternative to Roku or Amazon, according to a report.
Philo’s success is just what investor Discovery needs
In a quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, Discovery's CEO quietly acknowledged the company's dependency on upstart Philo.
Spotify producing education-focused documentary podcast
Spotify is producing a three-part documentary on education and policy issues, according to a job listing.
Vizio to replace Amazon Prime button after pressure from Walmart
Vizio will replace the Amazon Prime Video shortcut button on its remote controls after a request from retailer Walmart.
Amazon CEO Bezos says deal for HBO Max is “eventually” coming
Amazon's chief executive Jeff Bezos said he believes his company will eventually come to an agreement that will see HBO Max land on Amazon Fire TV devices.