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.
Data firm Nielsen to cut 3,500 jobs, accelerate exit of smaller units
The company downplayed the cord-cutting trend and was late to offer data products to measure streaming consumption.
Profile on top AT&T executive sheds new light on HBO Max deals
Jason Kilar's plan for the streaming service didn't initially include cable customers, and he's personally gotten involved in other negotiations.
Sling TV offers price lock guarantee for new and existing customers
Dish Network offers price-lock guarantees to lure cable customers to its satellite service. Now it's using the same tactic for Sling TV.
CNN, Fox News audio simulcasts launch on Radio.com
Entercom's Radio.com has added audio simulcasts from cable news outlets CNN and Fox News to its lineup under a new section called "Explore."
SiliconDust says manufacturing problems will delay ATSC 3.0-capable HDHomeRun
A manufacturing defect means SiliconDust will not ship its newest gadget to customers until August at the earliest.
Rising price of streaming alternatives to cable could be boon for Sling
As competing streaming services like YouTube TV and Fubo TV raise their base price, customers could be lured back to Dish Network's Sling TV.
YouTube TV is still a good deal — if you can afford it
YouTube TV's channel- and featured-pack one-size-fits-all plan is still a terrific value over cable, even if it does cost $65 a month.
Installing HBO Max on Amazon Fire TV by “sideloading” puts users in legal gray area
Given the circumstances, the practice isn't legal — but it's unlikely AT&T or Amazon will do anything about it.
AT&T to merge HBO Go app with HBO Max by end of month
By July 30, some customers will pay $15 a month and get HBO Max, and some customers will pay $15 a month and just have HBO.
Internet companies begin reinstating broadband data caps on customers
Internet companies like Comcast and AT&T are rolling back relief benefits offered during the global health crisis.
Extended free trial for mobile-first streaming service Quibi nears end
Subscribers who immediately signed up for an extended three-month free trial of short-form streaming service Quibi will be asked to pay anywhere from $5 to $8 a month starting next week.
As contract end nears, SiriusXM working “hard” to keep Howard Stern
If Howard Stern leaves SiriusXM, his departure would mark the end of an incredible run for the satellite radio industry.