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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.
Fox News licenses “Ruthless” podcast as part of new media expansion
Fox News has launched a new media business and agreed to license the hit political podcast "Ruthless."
Viant reveals ad tech partnership with LG Ad Solutions
Inventory from more than 45 million LG smart TVs and smart screens used in the United States is now available through Viant's demand-side platform.
IAB: Generative AI, connected TV platforms influencing ad production
More than half of advertisers are using generative AI to create spots, the IAB concludes in its latest report.
SiriusXM introduces ad-supported plan, may pull ad-free channels from cars
The company plans to roll out the new ad-supported tier throughout the year.
Westinghouse releases new Xumo TV models
Westinghouse has become the latest to license Charter and Comcast's smart TV operating system Xumo for its own models.
Dr. Phil relaunches Merit Street as Envoy Media
The media company will include a national TV channel and podcasts; comedian Steve Harvey will produce content for the venture.
FreeCast launches new shoppable channel Test Drive Live
The new shoppable streaming channel is rolling out on FreeCast and Roku, with support for other connected TV platforms coming in the near future.
Parrot: Netflix adds 32 million global subscribers during Q2
Netflix attracted 32 million new global subscribers during the second quarter (Q2) of the year, according to a new analysis from Parrot Analytics.
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.