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.
Report: ESPN reaches deal to acquire NFL Network, NFL Redzone
The National Football League has inked an agreement to sell NFL Media, NFL RedZone and NFL Network to ESPN, according to a report.
HBO Max to pull “South Park” on August 5
From that day forward, Paramount Plus will be the exclusive home of the hit Comedy Central adult animated sitcom.
Blue Ant Media finalizes reverse takeover, plans stock exchange listing under new symbol
Blue Ant Media has completed its previously announced reverse takeover and plans to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange under a new ticker symbol.
Echostar continues to lose Dish, Sling TV subscribers during Q2
The company saw positive signs in ARPU and churn rates associated with its pay TV business.
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DirecTV satellite plans to include access to streaming apps
Services like HBO Max and Peacock will be included in DirecTV's satellite and streaming TV plans by the end of the year.
Amazon ad revenue helps boost profit during Q2
Amazon's advertising business was one of many bright spots in the company's second quarter (Q2) earnings report released on Thursday.
Origin hires Michael Rosen, opens New York City office
Both moves are intended to help Origin scale its operations and better serve its clients and partners.
Paramount posts profitable Q2, streaming business earns $2.2 billion
The company's direct-to-consumer media apps offset declines in its traditional linear broadcast and cable networks business.
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Roku revenue reaches $1.1 billion during Q2, spurred by higher platform income
Roku posted a $10.5 million profit during Q2, fully reversing its financial loss from last year as the company broke even on hardware sales.
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SiriusXM revenue, subscriber count dips during Q2
The company is hoping to turn things around with a low-cost, ad-supported satellite and streaming radio tier.
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Peacock holds steady with 41 million subscribers during Q2
Peacock saw little growth during Q2, with parent company Comcast reporting 41 million paying subscribers.
Comcast earns $30.3 billion during Q2, broadband losses continue
The company continues to face pressure from fixed-wireless broadband and other products; Peacock continues to lose money, though subscribers held steady at 41 million.
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