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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.
Hub: Video games becoming social hubs for younger consumers
A new report from Hub Entertainment Research makes the case for video games as the next targeting ground for advertisers.
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RTL Group: Adding older shows to YouTube increased TV engagement
The episodes generated 30 million YouTube views over 365 days, and led to a 123 percent increase in first-video views on RTL Plus.
ESPN to produce alternate telecasts for Super Bowl LXI
ESPN 2 will carry the "ManningCast," Pat McAfee will host a "Field Pass" alternate broadcast, and NFL Network will offer a NextGen Stats broadcast.
Emmy Awards ceremony leaving traditional TV for Prime Video
The 2027 Prime-Time Emmy Awards will mark the first time that the ceremony has not aired on one of the four broadcast networks.
DIRECTV quietly adds C-SPAN 3 for satellite, streaming customers
DIRECTV's streaming pay television customers are waking up this weekend with one more news channel in their package.
Skydance names sales, ads execs as WBD officials depart
The appointments follow the October 6 combination of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, which now operates under the Skydance name.
C-SPAN to televise National Civics Bee Championship for first time
The event will feature 52 middle school students representing all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and American Samoa.
Rachel Stockman named Law&Crime CEO as founder Dan Abrams steps aside
The company's programming generated more than 700 million viewing hours across platforms during the past year.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
DAZN streaming viewership surges in Germany as soccer season begins
The increase was driven by the start of the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League soccer seasons.
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Local Now launches dedicated hub for live news on Hurricane Isaias
The free streaming platform is offering coverage from seven local TV stations and Fox Weather via its Tropics Update menu.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Fox Weather plans continuous Hurricane Isaias coverage, simulcasts on cable networks
Coverage from Fox Weather of Hurricane Isaias will stream on free platforms, air on broadcast TV and simulcast on Fox News and Fox Business.
FIRST ON THE DESK
DAZN looks to scale U.S. sports business through local, regional deals
The streamer has been acquiring local television rights to NBA games and other sports franchises over the past few years as it pushes its way into the U.S. market.