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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.
Netgem unveils PLEIO, first standalone Freely-capable device
Netgem has introduced the first standalone CTV device that brings the capabilities of Freely to existing TV sets in the United Kingdom.
Amazon launches AI-powered recaps feature on Prime Video
Prime Video has rolled out AI-powered Video Recaps in beta to summarize key plot points before new seasons.
Xperi promotes Matt Milne to President, Tivo Ads
Xperi has appointed Matt Milne to serve as its President of TiVo Ads, adding to his current responsibility as Chief Revenue Officer of the company.
TripleLift brings pause ads to Xumo, Plex
TripleLift expanded its pause ads format to new partners including Xumo and Plex, offering broader access to premium CTV inventory.
Through public notice, Carr signals tougher rules on broadcast networks coming
The FCC has opened a probe into the business relationship between broadcast networks and local affiliated stations.
Sling offers $1 Day Pass to ESPN after courtroom win against Disney
On Tuesday, a federal judge denied Disney's request for a preliminary injunction, which would have forced Sling to stop offering the Day Pass while the lawsuit played out.
Parks: Streamers defaulting to ad-supported plans on subscription services
Streaming apps that launched with ad-supporter tiers enjoy a higher ratio of customers on them compared to ad-free plans.
EXCLUSIVE
Nielsen: Sports creates parity between traditional, streaming TV in October
NFL games and other sports helped lift broadcast TV's share of viewership during the measurement month of October, according to Nielsen.
THE GAUGE
Verizon starts offering Disney bundle with ESPN Unlimited to customers
Verizon has refreshed some of its Disney-related streaming perks, with two new bundles offering access to the streaming sports plan ESPN Unlimited, the company confirmed to The Desk on Tuesday.
TEGNA shareholders approve proposed Nexstar acquisition
Shareholders of TEGNA have signaled their approval of a proposed merger involving Nexstar Media Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.
MyFree DIRECTV adds more sports, entertainment channels as service celebrates milestone
MyFree DIRECTV is adding seven new linear content streams, including four from AMC Networks.
FIRST TO REPORT
Starz courts A+E Global Media, but no purchase offer on the table
Starz has expressed an interest in acquiring some or all of A+E Global Media, according to a report.