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.
Hallmark Media forges partnership with iSpot for cross-platform measurement
Hallmark Media has struck a partnership with iSpot to provide independent measurement of advertising campaigns across the company platforms.
Judge approves settlement, clearing Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery
The states sued in July to block the merger, alleging the combination would reduce competition in theatrical films and cable programming.
DIRECTV, YouTube TV integrated into Live TV menu on Fire TV devices
Amazon has updated the Live TV menu on its connected television platform Fire TV to support more third-party apps and services, including DIRECTV and YouTube TV.
Warner Bros integrates ad platform into Mediaocean’s Prisma Direct
The integration is intended to automate direct advertising transactions between agencies, brands and WBD.
Report: Paramount CEO wants HBO boss to lead streaming operations
Paramount CEO David Ellison has selected HBO content chief Casey Bloys to oversee streaming for the combined company as another executive is set to depart.
Fuse Media leans into connected TV with brand refresh
Fuse Media has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader restructure of its business around connected TV and related advertising initiatives.
Fubo launches regional sports add-on to slimmer sports TV package
The plan, called My Local Sports, offers access to regional sports networks via the cheaper Fubo Sports plan, though no specific pricing was released.
Disney cuts hundreds of jobs in third round of layoffs this year
Disney is laying off several hundred employees across multiple departments, with the latest cuts concentrated primarily in human resources and IT.
Fubo will offer local hockey games in four markets
Hockey fans in Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri and the Carolinas will be able to watch locally-televised games from four teams through Fubo.
Bango narrows loss, increases revenue during first half of 2026
Bango increased its overall revenue by 3 percent while narrowing its net loss below $1 million during the first six months of the year.
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YouTube TV to drop Tastemade, Court TV by end of September
The channels are being removed as YouTube TV focuses on highly-sought sports, news and entertainment-inclusive networks.
Judge hits pause on settlement between states, Paramount over Warner Bros acquisition
A federal judge declined to approve a settlement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over its acquisition of Warner Bros, saying she needs more time to deliberate on the matter.