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.
Instagram takes on YouTube’s living room dominance with Apple TV app
The application allows viewers to watch videos from creators they follow, discover new programming and resume watching content across devices.
Netflix releases update supporting iPhone Duo screens
The application supports full-screen, book, tent and tabletop viewing modes, allowing users to access playback controls without having to reposition the device.
DIRECTV inks distribution deals with NHL teams for new channels
A new deal allows DIRECTV's satellite and streaming platforms to offer local games from hockey teams in Minnesota, Columbus, St. Louis and the Carolinas.
Fubo inks deal with broadcasters to add more basketball games
Fubo now offers most local and nationally-televised games from NBA teams across the country after inking distribution deals with more local broadcasters.
DIRECTV to offer “Sports Equinox” multiview, launches sweepstakes with DraftKings
DIRECTV is offering a promotion on its Sports Pack and will launch a curated multiview experience featuring baseball, basketball, hockey and football games later this month.
Comscore takes shot at Nielsen with new monthly Gauge-style report
The first report, for the August measurement period, puts broadcast and cable TV ahead of streaming in a key metric.
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Free Live Sports rolls out personalized recommendations through Gizmeon pact
By operating on a new platform, Free Live Sports can now offer personalized, AI-powered content recommendations to sports fans, the companies said.
Report: Elon Musk makes $1 billion investment in Skydance
The investment comes as Skydance seeks additional equity financing while managing nearly $80 billion in debt and integrating Paramount and WBD.
NEW DETAILS
YouTube has milestone moment in Nielsen’s August “The Gauge” report
The social video platform captured more than 15 percent of time spent with TV on account of a summer lull across broadcast and cable TV networks and other streaming platforms.
THE GAUGE
Parks: Streaming finds favor in American sports households
As streaming platforms gobble up live sports rights, more fans are adding sports-inclusive streaming apps and channels into their media diets.
FUTURE OF VIDEO
Local ABC News feeds to simulcast on audio platform TuneIn
Eight ABC-owned local TV channels are offering their newscasts through streaming audio platform TuneIn as part of an expanded deal with Disney.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Antenna: NFL already fueling new streaming sign-ups
Peacock, Paramount Plus, ESPN and Fox One collectively reported a 11.2 percent increase in sign-ups during the start of football season.
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