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.
Google to pay $30 million to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to a $30 million settlement in a class action accusing YouTube of illegally collecting children’s personal data for targeted ads.
DirecTV launches multiview channels on streaming platform
The new "Mix" channels allow subscribers to watch several sports, news and children's programming networks from a single screen.
YouTube gives streaming a lift over traditional TV in Nielsen report
Streaming continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's share of time spent with TV in July, with the sector accounting for nearly 50 percent of all viewership that month.
THE GAUGE
CNN unveils updated schedule for CNN Headlines streaming channel
CNN has rolled out a refreshed programming schedule for CNN Headlines, its free streaming channel dedicated to news, politics, business and sports stories.
Lack of funding causes NextGen TV emergency warning program to close
Congressional funding cuts will result in a major setback for the development of an advanced emergency warning notification system that is intended to be utilized over ATSC 3.0.
Fubo to distribute DAZN sports in Canada
Fubo and sports streamer DAZN have reached a multi-year agreement to distribute each other's content and channels in Canada.
DAZN tapped Amagi to support FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN selected Amagi to serve as the exclusive live playout partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 soccer tournament, the companies confirmed this week.
Hisense launches free streaming platform through Xumo partnership
The app, called Hisense Channels, will offer more than 200 free content streams on Google TV-powered Hisense TVs.
Subscribers flee Starz after separation from Lionsgate
Starz saw its streaming and cable subscriber counts fall during the company's first financial quarter since separating from Lionsgate.
EARNINGS REPORT
FilmRise brings short-form video content to Fire TV Channels
FilmRise is bringing its library of films and TV shows to Amazon's Fire TV Channels platform as short-form video content, the company announced on Friday.
Fox Weather to debut documentary on Hurricane Katrina
Fox Weather will debut a multipart documentary on Hurricane Katrina later this month, timed to coincide with the 20-year anniversary of the storm.
Fox executive: More Fox One streaming bundles in the works
Fox Streaming CEO Pete Distad said the company is interested in pairing Fox One with more streaming apps, as it will with ESPN Unlimited in October.