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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.
Paramount ends remote working, tells employees to return to offices
The top executive at Paramount has effectively ended the company's flexible, pandemic-era remote working structure and has ordered most employees to return to their offices five days a week.
Gracenote launches Video MCP Server to improve search and discovery
The product will hook into connected TV platforms and streaming apps first, and allow users to search across TV shows, films and live events based on various criteria.
Scott Hanson says NFL RedZone will have commercials
The 2025 season will be the first in years to feature absolutely no commercial-free football.
Sling TV takes shot at ESPN amid lawsuit over Day Pass feature
A senior-level executive said the Day Pass feature is the plan that "ESPN and Disney don't want you to know about."
Antenna: Niche streamers still growing, but pace is slowing
Specialty and niche streaming services are still growing their customer base, but there are signs that the pace of growth is starting to slow down, according to a new report from Antenna.
StreamEast shut down after Egyptian police raid offices
StreamEast, one of the world's largest illegal sports content websites, has been shut down following a law enforcement action by Egyptian authorities.
YouTube TV to add three C-SPAN channels, sponsor programming
C-SPAN’s three public affairs channels will be added to YouTube TV later this year as part of a new partnership between the nonprofit network and Google-owned YouTube.
Comcast Technology Solutions to build new Philadelphia Flyers fan experience
In addition to its consumer-facing features, the Flyers will use CTS technology for business insights, team executives said.
ESPN to reprise “Manningcast” for fifth football season
The ManningCast will surpass 50 total episodes this year and has averaged 1.3 million viewers per telecast since its 2021 debut.
Dolby announces new Dolby Vision 2 standard
Dolby Laboratories has unveiled Dolby Vision 2, its next-generation picture quality technology for television and other entertainment devices, the company announced on Tuesday.
NFL says Nielsen measurement tools inadequate, but improving
The NFL has experimented with alternative measurement solutions that compete with Nielsen.
Walmart adds Peacock Premium to Walmart Plus membership
Streamers will have the option to choose between complementary access to Peacock Premium and Paramount Plus every 90 days.