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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.
DirecTV adds Vix Premium with Ads to MiEspañol streaming package
DirecTV is now offering the ad-supported tier of Vix Premium within its Spanish-langage, genre-based streaming TV package MiEspañol.
Disney, ITV forge streaming content partnership
Disney and ITV have struck a content-sharing partnership that will see the two companies promote their film and TV show library on each other's streaming services.
Fox Nation adds live events from Professional Bull Riders
Fox Nation is dipping its toes into the world of live sports by offering Friday evening events from the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) league.
Trump Media launches streaming service, with Newsmax among charter outlets
Trump Media & Technology Group has officially entered the global streaming market with the launch of its new platform, Truth Plus, developed in partnership with right-of-center news outlet Newsmax.
Netflix, ABC top list of must-keep TV brands in 2025
A new consumer survey conducted by the Strategic Counsel has found Netflix to be the top must-keep TV brand among most American households.
Amazon to shut down Freevee in August
The Freevee app will officially close in August, at which point streamers will be directed to the Prime Video app for free and premium content from Amazon.
Dr. Phil’s media company Merit Street declares bankruptcy
The company was unable to secure a new round of funding; separately, Merit Street Media is suing distribution partner Trinity Broadcasting for breach of contract.
Synamedia joins National Content & Television Cooperative
The deal allows NCTC members to tap into broadband and video solutions from the tech firm.
Hub: Samsung, LG remain dominant in U.S. homes
Newer TV models released by Roku and Amazon under their own brand name are growing in popularity, while Samsung and LG's share of home dipped in 2024.
FilmRise, Shout Factory to merge, will rebrand as Radial Entertainment
FilmRise and Shout Factory, two studios that provide a significant amount of content to streaming services, are merging and will rebrand to Radial Entertainment, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Sinclair agrees to settle FCC probe over children’s programming
The broadcaster will pay $500,000 but will not have to admit any wrongdoing; the probe began last September under a different administration.
Audacy brings music, news streams to rival iHeartRadio platform
Radio broadcasters iHeartMedia and Audacy have reached a content distribution deal that will see dozens of news and music streams from Audacy-owned radio stations being offered through the iHeart app for phones, tablets and cars.