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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.
Report: Streaming version of ESPN to be called “ESPN”
ESPN executives say the "ESPN" name is intended to simplify the streaming landscape, which has grown complex with different products.
Nexstar CEO: CW plays role in targeting TV stations for acquisition
The broadcaster remains hopeful that an almost-certain relaxation of media ownership regulations will allow it to execute on certain mergers and acquisitions.
WBD hopes to boot freeloaders from Max by 2026
Warner Bros Discovery is taking a less-aggressive approach in its password-sharing crackdown compared to its peers, but it wants freeloaders off Max within the next year.
Disney strikes deal to add Newsmax to Hulu
Disney has struck an agreement to add Newsmax to its Hulu with Live TV service, with the channel landing on the platform this summer.
Paramount grows subscriber count to 79 million during Q1
Paramount saw its streaming revenue jump 9 percent as the company added more direct-to-consumer subscribers during the first quarter of 2025.
WBD: Pay TV bundles hurt domestic streaming ARPU during Q1
Pay TV bundles helped grow WBD's domestic subscriber count during Q1, but it also impacted a key financial indicator used by analysts to evaluate the health of its streaming business.
Warner Bros Discovery ups global streaming count to 122 million
Warner Bros Discovery posted streaming subscriber gains, but its lackluster distribution and advertising revenue weighed down its overall earnings during Q1.
Optimum begins offering extended trial of Disney bundle
Optimum has launched a new offer that allows its cable TV customers to access a six-month trial of the Disney Duo Bundle with ads.
Roku disputes integrating “Pause Ads” across HDMI inputs
Roku this week disputed a number of news reports that claimed it was rolling out pause ads across the HDMI ports of its streaming TV devices.
Sinclair renews distribution agreement with YouTube TV
The Google-owned platform will continue to carry the broadcaster's local TV and multicast networks, and add two more in the near future.
Sinclair reports lower advertising revenue during Q1
The company generated $776 million from distribution and advertising, down 3 percent.
Dr. Phil: Merit TV grows audience with appeal to heartland America
Merit TV grew its viewership to 30 million households by the end of Q1 with a focus on programming that appeals to America's heartland. Now, it wants to win over brands and advertisers, too.