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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.
Philo adds AMC’s All Reality streamer to bundle package
Philo is adding a new reality television-themed streaming service to its Bundle Plus package.
Pluto TV to relaunch on Paramount Plus platform this summer
In addition to relaunching on Paramount Plus' tech stack, Paramount will push more Pluto TV to register a free account and stream more video on-demand content.
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Paramount grows revenue 2 percent during Q1; Paramount Plus adds 2 million customers
Paramount's streaming and studio businesses offset ongoing losses in its traditional TV media unit during Q1.
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Fox News Media leads news brands on YouTube in April
Fox News Media ended April as the leading provider of news clips to YouTube based on viewership, according to data from Emplifi.
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Allen Media channels coming to lower-priced YouTube TV packages
Several Allen Media-owned channels that have been missing from lower-priced YouTube TV plans will finally be added to those packages in the coming weeks.
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Parks Associates: Combined Paramount-WBD will reach half of U.S. broadband households
The combined platform scale would rival competing streaming products offered by Netflix, Amazon and Disney, which have stronger broadband reach.
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Google brings photo remixing, YouTube Shorts to Google TV platform
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Google TV platform with a slate of new features that emphasize personalization and generative AI capabilities.
Roku says memory shortage could improve OS business
More TV manufacturers may adopt Roku OS as costs of core components like memory and storage remain high, executives told investors this week.
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Roku grows platform revenue to $1.13 billion during Q1
Roku kicked off the first three months of the year with a solid start, with the streaming company growing its subscription and advertising revenue to earn more than $1 billion during Q1.
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YouTube grows Q1 ad revenue to $9.9 billion
YouTube's growth was fueled by stronger advertising spend and a higher uptake in premium subscriptions across its streaming ecosystem.
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CW Network strikes content distribution pacts with ESPN, Roku
The CW Network will offer its shows through The Roku Channel and live sports through ESPN Unlimited this year.
Televisa-Univision faces pressure from sports on rival networks
Pressure in the traditional TV ad business will grow as rival networks air premium sports events this summer, executives warned.
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