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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.
Local Now adds free content streams from Fox Corporation
Local Now has expanded its live entertainment and news programming by onboarding new content streams from Fox Corporation.
Fox leans into microdramas, takes equity stake in Holywater
Fox Entertainment has acquired an equity stake in Holywater, a production company that creates short-form scripted microdramas and vertical videos powered by artificial intelligence.
California passes unenforceable law on loud streaming TV ads
The measure, which was inspired by the federal CALM Act, included no penalties for streamers who violate the law.
Comscore forges measurement partnership with TiVo
Comscore and TiVo have announced a strategic partnership that will combine TiVo’s advanced program metadata with Comscore’s cross-platform audience measurement tools.
Joaquin Duro named EVP, Sports and Head of Streaming at Telemundo
Comcast's Telemundo has promoted Joaquin Duro to Executive Vice President, Sports and Head of Streaming at the Spanish-language media company.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Cineverse unveils new version of Matchpoint supply chain platform
Cineverse has unveiled Matchpoint 3.0, the latest version of its automated media supply chain platform used by studios and streaming services to manage and deliver digital video content.
C-SPAN names guests for first “Ceasefire” episode
C-SPAN has announced the first slate of guests for its forthcoming conversation program "Ceasefire."
Google believes smart TVs are ready for deeper AI integration
Gemini is coming to some Google TV-powered devices this year before rolling out more broadly in 2026.
EXCLUSIVE
Roku to require two week notifications before streaming price hikes
The requirement applies to subscription-based streaming services that are certified for distribution in the Roku Channel Store.
FIRST TO REPORT
Televisa-Univision CEO thanks Trump during YouTube TV dispute
Trump warned that the loss of Univision on YouTube TV could be bad for Republicans in the midterm elections.
FIRST TO REPORT
Thai police dismantle large pirate streaming TV operation
Police in Thailand have dismantled a pirate streaming TV operation that illegally sold access to non-licensed movies, TV shows and sports channels for $10 per month.
HBO Max to drop streaming CNN feed in November
Warner Bros Discovery is pulling its CNN Max news feed from the HBO Max app in mid-November.