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.
WBD reveals new names for cable networks business, film studio
The spin-off is expected to be finalized in the near future, with the cable networks company owning equity in the film and streaming business.
Samsung TV Plus leans into creators as platform expands FAST channels
Samsung is taking the next step in the evolution of its free streaming TV platform by leaning into top digital creators and delivering their video content through dedicated channels.
Radial Entertainment announces new executives
Radial has appointed senior executives from FilmRise and Shout Studios to key leadership roles as it scales operations and pursues global growth across its entertainment and content distribution businesses.
Kumail Nanjiani, Rob Mac the new faces of DirecTV
DirecTV's new ad spots feature Kumail Nanjiani and Rob Mac, who highlight the streaming and satellite platform's transformation into an aggregate platform for live TV and on-demand video apps.
Viant integrates IRIS.TV technology, reports into demand-side platform
Viant has integrated IRIS.TV’s content insights and pre-bid targeting into its DSP, enabling real-time CTV ad optimization based on contextual and emotional content performance.
Charter to integrate BET Plus, Discovery Plus into Spectrum TV packages
Charter will include access to more network-backed apps like Discovery Plus and ESPN Unlimited within its Spectrum TV Select package by the end of the year.
Charter reports flat revenue during Q2; broadband, video churn continues
Charter continued to experience broadband and video churn during Q2, but an uptick in mobile lines helped the company maintain flat revenue on a year-over basis.
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Ads coming to Prime Video in the Netherlands, Amazon confirms
Amazon has begun notifying its Prime members in the Netherlands that they will soon encounter advertising breaks when streaming content within the Prime Video app.
ITV reports lower revenue during H1 2025
ITV reported a decline in overall revenue during the first half (H1) of 2025, but executives say its streaming platform ITVX continues to show promising signs.
C-SPAN restructures executive team with eye toward long-term financial stability
C-SPAN has restructured its executive leadership team with three new promotions and a key hire as the channel reorients its growth and sustainability strategies in the era of streaming.
La Liga streaming piracy cartel busted in Argentina
An action coordinated by La Liga and an anti-piracy group resulted in several raids and arrests linked to online streaming piracy in Argentina.
Paramount co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins to depart company
A pair of Paramount executives who helped operate the company as part of its co-CEO structure are expected to leave in the next few weeks.