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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.
ESPN Unlimited, Fox One bundle debuts at $40 per month
The Walt Disney Company and Fox Corporation have rolled out a bundled offer that pairs the ESPN Unlimited streaming plan and Fox One app together.
Gracenote: Context-based targeting improves some CTV advertising goals
CTV advertisers are seeing lower returns on some campaigns because they use precision-based targeting rather than context-based targeting, Gracenote said.
DirecTV adds Monumental Sports as network goes dark on YouTube, Hulu
Monumental Sports Network is gaining carriage on a streaming version of DirecTV's pay television service after the network went dark on two other leading streaming cable TV replacements this week.
TiVo: Consumers crave simplicity as streaming app usage, costs increase
Streamers are shelling out more money for the privilege of spending time with television apps and services, with bundled streaming services and local programming emerging as major drivers of engagement.
YouTube TV loses Univision, makes short-term deal with NBC
YouTube TV has dropped several channels owned by Televisa-Univision after a carriage agreement lapsed with no new deal in place.
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Amazon reveals new streaming devices with Vega OS
Amazon has introduced a slate of new smart television sets and at least one streaming stick that will operate on its new operating system Vega OS.
Hispanic groups push YouTube TV to make deal for Univision, Telemundo
Several Hispanic advocacy groups are urging Google to get back to the negotiating table and make a deal to keep Univision and Telemundo on YouTube TV.
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Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
Fubo shareholders approve merger with Disney’s Hulu with Live TV
Fubo’s shareholders have signed off on the company’s proposed transaction with Disney to combine its virtual pay television business with Hulu with Live TV.
Philo raises price to $33 per month, adds lighter HBO Max tier
Philo, the streaming service long described by this publication as wallet-friendly, is going after more of its customers' dollars.
YouTube will pay $24 million after banning Trump’s account following Capitol riot
YouTube will shell out more than $24 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump after his account was banned following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol several years ago.
Disney needs to move more shows to streaming, analysts say
A pair of media analysts have encouraged the Walt Disney Company to relegate more of its programming to streaming apps in order to avoid undue government scrutiny.