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.
YouTube TV may pull Fox News, Fox Sports over fees
YouTube TV is warning customers that it may be forced to drop Fox-owned broadcast channels and cable networks by the middle of this week.
Fox Weather unveils brand identity refresh, Fox Square activations
Fox Weather has unveiled a brand identity refresh that includes a new slogan and a new color graphics palette that better ties the network in to its sibling properties.
Nokia sues Paramount over alleged streaming patent violations
Nokia accuses Paramount of infringing several streaming-related patents tied to video encoding, compression, buffering and delivery processes.
C-SPAN to air nine hours of interview footage between Ghislaine Maxwell, DOJ
C-SPAN will air more than nine hours of interview footage involving Ghislaine Maxwell and a top official at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Pixalate: Roku, Samsung maintain regional dominance among CTV platforms
The platforms are among the biggest for advertising delivery to those who watch television content via streaming, Pixalate says.
Paramount to lay off thousands following merger with Skydance Media
Paramount is moving forward with plans to lay off thousands of employees following its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, according to numerous reports on Friday.
Fubo CEO to get $175,000 in Newsmax stock after board appointment
Fubo CEO David Gandler will receive stock options valued at $175,000 for his participation on Newsmax's Board of Directors, the cable news outlet reported to financial regulators on Friday.
Graham Bensinger launches free streaming TV channel
Sports journalist Graham Bensinger has launched a free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel for his show.
Peacock adds Ion, Scripps News to streaming service
Peacock has expanded its free, always-on channel lineup with the addition of six networks owned by the E.W. Scripps Company, the broadcasters announced on Thursday.
Plex, Amazon Fire TV Channels add music streams from Xite, Stingray
Starting this week, users of Amazon Fire TV Channels and Plex have more streaming music options thanks to individual partnerships with Xite and Stingray.
ESPN to launch bundle with ESPN Unlimited, NFL RedZone
The bundle will be offered to football fans on September 3 at a price of $40 per month.
Report: Comcast, Netflix in advanced talks for MLB rights
NBC Universal and Netflix are in advanced discussions to bring Major League Baseball to their broadcast and streaming platforms.