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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.
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.
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.