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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.

Philo forges distribution deal with Versant for multicast channels
Three channels from Versant's Free TV Networks are now available on Philo's free programming tier.

Peacock rolls out on Roku Channel, coming soon to YouTube Primetime Channels
NBC Universal is now selling subscriptions to Peacock through The Roku Channel's Premium Subscriptions platform, the companies announced on Tuesday.

Philo names Tom Tidgwell as CFO, Laura Dechant to COO role
Philo has elevated two executives to new roles — Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer — as the company continues executing on its growth strategy.

Roku launches new Roku Curate solution for connected TV ad buyers
The offering aims to simplify campaign execution by reducing fragmentation and complexity in the connected TV marketplace.

Disney shakes up streaming executive team following key departure
The Walt Disney Company is reorganizing parts of its streaming-focused executive team following the departure of a senior product manager.

Nielsen hires Julie DeTraglia away from Netflix to serve as Head of Content, Strategic Insights
Measurement and intelligence firm Nielsen has hired a senior Netflix executive to serve as the company's new editorial marketing lead.
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YouTube taps SiriusXM as audio advertising rep in U.S.
The deal enables advertisers to buy guaranteed audio ads at scale across podcasts, music and other listening content.

DIRECTV launches streaming TV app for Meta Quest VR headset
DIRECTV has launched a new streaming television app for users of Meta Platforms' Quest virtual reality headsets.

Warner Bros shareholders approve acquisition by Paramount
The deal still faces potential regulatory hurdles from federal and state officials.

Charter broadband, pay TV churn continues, but slows, during Q1
Charter continued to lose broadband and pay TV subscribers during the first quarter, but at a slower pace compared to last year; the company's wireless segment continued to grow.
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Comcast grows revenue, eases broadband and video losses during Q1
Comcast improved its overall revenue and slowed its pay TV and broadband Internet churn, but losses at Peacock widened during Q1.
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FreeCast starts selling DIRECTV to multifamily residential communities
FreeCast is leveraging DIRECTV’s brand familiarity to bolster its turnkey entertainment solution, which already integrates broadcast channels and free streaming options.
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