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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.
WARC: Netflix set to earn $8 billion in ad revenue by 2030
Netflix is on track to capture nearly 10 percent of global connected TV (CTV) advertising spend by 2027 as its ads business accelerates from a nascent revenue stream into a central growth driver.
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Stingray adds more free music channels to Pluto TV in U.S.
Stingray has launched four new free ad-supported streaming television channels on Pluto TV.
NBA sees higher TV ratings from NBC, ESPN under new rights package
NBA games are averaging 1.8 million viewers across the NBA's three TV partners, up 16 percent from last season.
RATINGS
Apple to launch enhanced video podcasts experience within Podcasts app
Apple will soon allow fans of popular podcasts to switch between audio and video versions of the same show.
Roku exploring other retail partnerships after Walmart buys Vizio, CEO says
Roku is expanding retail ties with Best Buy and Target as Walmart shifts some smart TVs to Vizio’s OS, reducing Roku’s role in holiday doorbusters.
ONLY ON THE DESK
Law&Crime president says Court TV buy was content-driven
Court TV will remain a separate brand focused on live trials, while Law&Crime repurposes archival and live content for on-demand programming.
Paramount hires ex-Trump official to lead policy as battle for WBD heats up
The appointment comes as Paramount competes with Netflix in bidding for WBD’s film studio, cable networks and streaming assets.
Cineverse acquires ad tech firm IndiCue
Cineverse acquired ad tech firm IndiCue for $40 million, integrating its monetization tools into the Matchpoint platform across FAST and AVOD services.
Roku swings to profit in Q4, revenue jumps to $1.4 billion
Roku swung to profitability during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, capping what executives described as a year of “excellent results."
EARNINGS REPORT
Whistleblower claims Scripps misled public on Court TV sale
The complaint says workforce reductions will lead to less live programming, including an end to Court TV's current gavel-to-gavel coverage.
EXCLUSIVE
LiveOne says artificial intelligence helped company cut 250 jobs
LiveOne said its ongoing investments in artificial intelligence helped the company eliminate more than 250 jobs last year.
Stingray expands to India, launches FAST channels on Jio TV
Stingray expanded into India through a distribution deal with JioTV, facilitated by Canal Plus-owned THEMA, adding its music and lifestyle channels to the platform.