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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.
Peacock moves forward with pre-NFL price increase
Like clockwork, Peacock is raising the price of its streaming service just in time for the NFL's regular season.
Peacock launches membership program with Instacart Plus, NBC Shop perks
Peacock will offer a complementary subscription to Instacart Plus, discounts on NBCU Shop and Pizza Hut and other perks.
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Antenna: Specialty subscription streaming services outpacing premium apps
Specialty services represented 13 percent of combined SVOD subscriptions, up from 12 percent two years ago.
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TikTok parent ByteDance joins MPA to help fight AI-driven copyright infringement
The agreement covers models such as Seedance and Seedream, which are offered across different but related subsidiary businesses of TikTok.
Paramount says states should settle lawsuit over Warner Bros merger
Paramount wants California AG Rob Bonta and eleven other state AGs to respect the authority of nearly 70 other jurisdictions that have approved its deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.
PHYND brings free streaming games to Fire TV devices
The free ad-supported platform gives users access to a catalog of games without requiring a console or paid download.
Stingray brings TuneIn to iM Media Labs connected car platform
The integration will allow drivers to access TuneIn’s live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio through a native in-vehicle interface.
Charter, Optimum restore regional news pact
The deal will restore Spectrum News NY1 to Optimum TV customers and News 12 to Spectrum TV customers in the New York metropolitan area in September.
Philo brings full Discovery Plus catalog into app for bundled subscribers
The move allows Philo streamers to watch content from Discovery Plus without needing a separate app; a commercial-free upgrade is also available.
Gracenote to help improve search, ad opportunities across Tubi, Fox One
Tubi Media Group will use Gracenote’s tools to improve search, discovery and recommendations across its streaming properties.
California AG Bonta accuses Paramount’s Ellison of “blackmail” over lawsuit
The lawsuit, brought by California and other state attorneys general, seeks to block Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
YouTube raises payment threshold for independent content creators
The new requirements mark a significant increase from current thresholds, and could deprive independent creators of incentives to continue offering their videos there.