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.
Rich Eisen Show to debut on ESPN platforms in September
ESPN will become the new home of "The Rich Eisen Show" on broadcast radio and streaming TV platforms in September.
Televisa-Univision posts revenue dip, Vix adds subscribers during Q2
Q2 profit grew even as revenue shrank; Vix Plus topped 10 million global subscribers, and U.S. revenue rose as a new deal with Disney expanded the company's linear footprint.
South Park moving to Paramount Plus as part of new rights deal
Paramount has reached a deal to bring "South Park" to its Paramount Plus streaming service in the U.S. for the first time ever.
Broadcasters need to lean into YouTube, British TV regulator says
Shows and movies from public service broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV should be easily found on the biggest streaming platform in the world, Ofcom said.
Bloomberg: Walmart to convert Vizio into private label brand
Walmart will convert Vizio into a private label brand and stop selling Vizio TVs at rival retailers by the end of the year, according to a report.
Microsoft stops selling digital copies of TV shows, movies
Customers can access previously-purchased content, but won't be able to buy new shows or movies and aren't entitled to refunds.
Fox gets $2 billion in ad commitments, fueled by sports interest
Fox has concluded its 2025-26 Upfront negotiations, delivering strong performance across every major segment of its portfolio.
Ampere: Netflix runs more ads during original shows, movies
Streamers encounter more ads when watching original, exclusive programming on Netflix, though its overall ad load is still lower than some of its competitors.
Comcast to raise monthly price of Peacock to $11
The ad-free version will increase to $17 per month; a cheaper, sports-free plan will soon be introduced.
Netflix grows global revenue to $11.1 billion during Q2
Strong interest in content and the company's advertising opportunities helped boost global revenue.
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Study: Most sports fans watch live events on streaming platforms
The study released this week contradicts first- and third-party data from Nielsen and other measurement sources.
Americans drawn to special interest bundles, Bango says
A growing number of American consumers are signing up for specialist subscriptions that reflect their personal interests.
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