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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.
Poll finds Apple TV Plus lagging behind Disney Plus in adoption
Both Apple and Disney offer their service to free, but to very different audiences.
CNBC: Cable still more profitable than streaming
On Monday, a CNBC reporter said NBCUniversal dropped a small hint about how it views the future profitability of its forthcoming streaming service Peacock.
Tablo weighing options as next-generation broadcast TV signal looms
The maker behind the popular Tablo DVR says it could integrate ATSC 3.0 tuners for UHD or 4K signals later down the road.
Comcast unveils more about NBC’s new streaming service Peacock
Comcast offered new details about its NBC-branded Peacock streaming service that is expected to land on smart TVs and set-top boxes in April.
Free PBS live stream in the works, distributor said
A free live stream of PBS programming is in the works and could made available through an app soon, an executive with the syndicator said.
TV gossip site FTV Live blocked for California readers; owner blames new privacy laws
The "TMZ of Local TV News" has been blocked for California readers thanks to a new consumer privacy law, the site's main editor says.
AT&T TV becomes first major service pulled from Roku platform
The specifics of AT&T's deal with Roku aren't clear, but the telecom giant said it's working on a new agreement with Roku and hope to resolve this soon.
Hearst ends dispute with AT&T, bringing channels back to DirecTV
Hearst Television has restored more than three dozen local channels to AT&T-owned pay television platforms after a two-day long dispute over retransmission fees.
Streaming service NewsOn loses Disney-owned local news broadcasts
Disney, a launch partner of the NewsOn app, has pulled its eight channels from the service.
Hearst pulls channels from DirecTV, AT&T as negotiations continue
Local stations in as many as three dozens communities have been dropped from AT&T-owned pay TV platforms, including DirecTV.
Philo: A powerful — and cheap — online alternative to traditional cable
Philo serves up more than 50 top-rated cable channels over the Internet for a low $20 a month.
CNN falls behind Hallmark Channel in holiday ratings battle
CNN fell to fourth place in the ratings last week, falling behind Fox News, MSNBC and the holiday-themed Hallmark Channel.