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 acquires streaming service Caliente TV, will launch new pay TV channel
Fox Corporation has acquired sports-centric streaming service Caliente TV, a streaming service that offers live athletic events in Mexico and Latin America.
XR: Most TV ads lack accessibility features like captions
The shortcoming means viewers with disabilities aren't engaging with brand messaging on TV.
Ampere: Amazon begins to increase ad load on Prime Video
Between April and June 2025, the volume of ads per hour on Amazon Prime Video increased by 53 percent, according to data released by Ampere on Thursday.
DirecTV to add MeTV Toons to satellite, streaming TV services
DirecTV is in the process of bringing Weigel Broadcasting's retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons to its satellite and streaming platforms.
Disney launching shoppable “storefronts” on streaming services
Disney is launching virtual storefronts that will allow streamers to purchase goods and services when they watch content on Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu.
Tubi partners with YouTube creators on new digital shows
Tubi is expanding its streaming library by licensing content from popular YouTube creators, further integrating digital talent into its free, ad-supported platform.
YouTube to integrate AI video generator Veo 3 into Shorts
The move will almost certainly lead to an explosion of artificial intelligence-generated media on the largest streaming video platform in the world.
Netflix strikes linear TV deal with TF1 Group in France
French subscribers of the streaming platform will have access to TF1's linear TV channels and on-demand content, starting in 2026.
Weigel to debut western-themed multicast network West
Weigel will launch its 10th multicast network, West, later this year.
Nielsen: Streaming platforms surpass traditional TV in May
Streaming video platforms surpassed the collective efforts of broadcast and cable television channels as the most-used medium for watching TV in May.
Bango Chief Marketing Officer Anil Malhotra to take new role
Malhotra and Frank Bury will not seek re-election to Bango's Board of Directors at the end of the month, the company affirmed.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Disney’s DRAX forges partnership with Amazon DSP
Brands will be able to purchase Disney's streaming inventory within Amazon's demand-side platform.