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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.
FanDuel Sports to offer some NBA, NHL games on free streaming platforms
Select games from FanDuel Sports Network are coming to Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus and Prime Video for free.
Charter revenue flat, broadband disconnects continue through Q3
Broadband and video churn continued, but slowed somewhat as Charter began aggressively marketing perks like price guarantees and included streaming access.
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ABC, ESPN pulled from YouTube TV after contract expires
Around 10 million customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic and other Disney-owned channels.
Report: Warner Bros Discovery shares financial data with Netflix amid merger talks
Netflix is interested in WBD's film and streaming businesses, not its cable units.
Apple services revenue earns nearly $29 billion during Q3
Overall revenue clocked in at $102.5 billion, boosted by higher interest in iPhones and Apple-branded apps.
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Amazon Q3 revenue boosted by advertising, cloud computing businesses
Amazon's cloud computing business, coupled with strong advertising sales, contributed to healthy Q3 earnings.
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Netflix approves rare 10-for-1 stock split
The move is intended to help retail investors buy more shares of Netflix after its stock price crossed $1,000.
Roku grabs $1.21 billion during Q3, posts first profitable quarter since 2021
Roku posted its first profit since 2021 as ad sales and streaming growth boost platform revenue and lift full-year outlook.
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YouTube negotiations with Disney could lead to sports-only tier
The sports tier, if it launches, would be a departure from Google's all-in pricing scheme for YouTube TV, which costs $83 per month.
Fox CEO: Tubi reaches profitability earlier than expected
Interest in the streaming service was driven by more premium content and an aggressive global expansion effort.
Comcast revenue slips during Q3, lower ad revenue impacted earnings
Xfinity TV now has 11.52 million subscribers, while Xfinity Internet counts 31.44 million connections.
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Google parent Alphabet earns $100 billion in revenue; YouTube ad sales jump during Q3
YouTube earned more than $10.2 billion in advertising revenue during Q3, nearly 10 percent of Alphabet’s overall revenue for the period.
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