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.
Fubo seeks to invalidate Dish patent on adaptive bitrate streams
The sports-focused streamer filed a request with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board last year seeking a review of Dish's adaptive bitrate patents.
Dish campaign targets rural customers with satellite TV commitment
Dish Network is hoping to win over rural and small-town Americans with its satellite-based TV service — and it is calling out DirecTV as part of a new marketing campaign.
Report: MLB games could shift from ESPN to NBC
NBC and Versant have approached Major League Baseball about taking over ESPN's package of Sunday evening games.
Antenna: 11 million streamers pay extra for ad-free Prime Video
Commercial-free streaming is available through a separate add-on that costs $3 per month or $36 per year.
Charter, Altice U.S. ending regional news pact
Optimum customers will lose access to Spectrum News, while Spectrum customers will no longer have News 12.
Televisa-Univision strikes distribution deal with Disney, Hulu
Linear channels from Televisa-Univision will be distributed via Hulu with Live TV, and Disney will bundle its service with Vix in Mexico.
DirecTV partners with Tribeca Festival on new content hub
DirecTV will showcase some of the best cinema from the Tribeca Film Festival through a new showcase hub on its satellite and streaming platforms.
Chicago Sky gets more broadcast TV distribution
Weigel Broadcasting has struck a deal with several peer broadcasters to air games from the Chicago Sky basketball team on free over-the-air stations.
FCC Chairman Carr seeks to designate NBC equal time issue for hearing
The matter is rooted in an appearance by former Vice President Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live" last year.
Antenna: Ad-supported streaming plans have higher churn
Ad-supported streaming services are quickly catching on with frugal Americans, but consumer loyalty is not as strong when compared to ad-free options.
Nielsen: Linear TV continues dominance in April
Traditional linear TV continued to dominate over streaming, with news and sports boosting broadcast and cable TV platforms.
Optimum partners with Bango on subscription management platform
The pay TV and broadband Internet provider is using a white-label version of Bango's Digital Vending Machine.