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.
On streaming devices, here come the ads
Variety has an interesting report this morning that takes a closer look at the sudden proliferation of advertisements on some streaming hardware and services.
Disney rolls out price increase for Hulu with Live TV
On Friday, Disney said it believes asking customers to pay $55 a month better reflects the 60-plus live entertainment, news and sports channels offered on Hulu with Live TV.
Should you buy Verizon’s Stream TV box?
Verizon is selling a streaming TV device for $70. Don't buy it. Verizon's offering the same device to 5G customers for free. Don't take it.
CBS adding free shows to Pluto TV streaming service
CBS will add free shows to the streaming service Pluto TV in the coming days, a company executive confirmed on Tuesday.
CBS All Access nabs rights to UEFA Champions League soccer matches
Starting in 2021, the CBS-owned streaming service will provide more than 400 UEFA Champions League soccer matches.
Disney Plus suffers technical hiccups, outages on first day
Thousands of users are reporting problems accessing Disney Plus in the first hours of its public rollout on Tuesday.
Disney Plus is so cheap because Disney wants your data
Disney is happy to subsidize Disney Plus at a deep discount of $7 a month because the Mr. Mouse company wants your data.
In the streaming space, there’s plenty of room for Netflix, Disney, Apple
Though the streaming media space is becoming increasingly crowded, it's not a winner-take-all scenario, and multiple choices may ultimately be good for the industry.
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Amanda Lotz & Ramon Lobato
Comcast replacing Starz with Epix in some packages, could drop channel completely
Starting December 10, the cable giant will replace several Starz channels with Epix, a multiplex movie network programmed by MGM Studios.
After missing deadline, YouTube promises PBS will launch later this year
Setbacks at some smaller member stations prompted YouTube and PBS to delay the rolling out of local PBS member stations until later this year.
NBC’s new streaming service Peacock will likely have advertisements
NBC's new streaming service may be free for most TV viewers who agree to sit through a few ads every hour, according to a reliable report.
Philo probably won’t ever carry sports, CEO hints
Philo customers have to do without ESPN, CNN or Fox News — but the service is adding subscribers at a fast rate anyway, the company's CEO says.