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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.
Netflix will stop billing some inactive members
Netflix says its decision to stop billing users who haven't used their service for two years is meant to increase customer satisfaction.
Pluto TV quietly drops commercial-free Dash Radio stations
Free streaming service Pluto TV has removed more than two dozen commercial-free radio streams powered by Dash Radio.
NBC affiliates refusing to air “30 Rock” reunion
The reunion special was produced by NBC's marketing department. Some independent station owners say it feels too much like a commercial for Peacock.
Algorithm change catapults Fox News to top spot on YouTube
The Google-owned company tweaked its recommendations formula to reduce the introduction of conspiracy theories to its audience. In doing so, it gave Fox News a big boost.
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.