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.
Fox News tops competitors in Q1 YouTube viewership
Fox News Media recorded 1.5 billion YouTube video views during the first quarter of 2026, the highest among major news organizations, according to data from Emplifi.
Main Street Sports to pull plug on FanDuel Sports Network
The closure impacts 13 NBA teams and six NHL teams that must find new local broadcast partners.
Televisa-Univision renews measurement deal with Nielsen
Televisa-Univision has renewed its measurement partnership with Nielsen under a new multi-year agreement that expands audience measurement and data services across its portfolio of broadcast, cable, streaming and radio properties.
Bitmovin adds support for SGAI to enhance ad-supported streaming products
Bitmovin on Tuesday announced it has added support for Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI) across its playback products, a move aimed at improving ad delivery and monetization for streaming video providers.
Amazon to offer Spectrum TV app for Fire TV devices
Charter Communications and Amazon have reached a new distribution agreement that involves offering Fire TV users access to the Spectrum TV app. The app will be available as a free download in the Amazon App Store for Fire TV devices ... Read more
TuneIn adds distribution deal with NBC Sports Radio
TuneIn will offer live and studio programming from NBC Sports through a new agreement with the broadcaster.
Roku launches standalone Howdy mobile app
Roku has launched a dedicated mobile app for its low-cost streaming service Howdy, allowing anyone with a smartphone in the United States to stream commercial-free movies and TV shows for $3 per month.
Free Live Sports taps five industry experts for advisory board
The parent company of Free Live Sports has formed an advisory board consisting of five industry experts.
Walmart’s NewFront Vision: Content-to-Commerce
Vizio is central to Walmart’s vision of transforming from a retail media network into a full “content-to-commerce” ecosystem, able to finally compete head-to-head with Amazon.
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Michael Goodman, Parks Associates
GUEST COLUMN
Ampere: Global streaming revenue surpasses $157 billion in 2025
Growth is increasingly driven by price increases and ad-supported tiers as subscriber gains slow in mature markets.
DATA
Netflix raises prices as streamer commits to more sports, live events
Netflix is raising subscription prices by up to $2 per month as it invests in live sports and premium content.
DIRECTV adds new channels for MLB games from 9 teams
DIRECTV expanded its MLB deal to carry local broadcasts from nine additional teams moving off FanDuel Sports Network.