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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.
DirecTV unifies product line-up under single brand identity
DirecTV has streamlined its satellite and streaming products under a single brand name, which offers greater choice and flexibility for TV and sports fans.
Dish asks FCC to allow distant feeds during local TV carriage disputes
Present rules prevent Dish Network and DirecTV from importing distant local signals during programming related blackouts. Echostar says that should change.
FreeCast launches free streaming channel Cigar TV
FreeCast has launched a new specialty channel called Cigar TV, which is now available on its own connected TV platform and on Roku.
AMC Networks focuses on content over channels during Upfronts
AMC Networks is leaning into the brand's developing of premium TV content as a way to attract advertisers to its cable network and AMC Plus.
TiVo: Most use built-in TV apps to watch streaming video content
As consumers engage with built-in apps, they're being exposed to more home screen ads — and they perceive those spots differently, depending on what's being promoted.
NAB Show attracts 55,000 registered attendees
More than half of those registered attended NAB Show for the first time; one in four flew from another country to participate.
Scripps expands women’s sports programming with new tournaments
The tournaments will air on Ion and some local Scripps Sports stations later this year, and are part of a broader play to attract viewers and ad buyers with can't-miss TV programming.
Fawesome adds streaming channels from Tastemade, Lionsgate
Fawesome is offering nine new free content streams from Lionsgate, Tastemade, GoPro and others, adding to its collection of dozens of linear content channels.
Apple offers substantial discount on Apple TV Plus streaming service
Apple is hoping to win back some former users of its streaming service by dangling a deep discount to Apple TV Plus over the next few months.
Effectv rebrands to Comcast Advertising, launches Media Solutions team
New executive appointments are part of the rebrand effort, and a new international business unit will be spearheaded out of London.
LG Ad Solutions integrates with Amazon Publisher Services
LG says its Ad Solutions product is now integrated with Amazon Publisher Services.
Telenet, Bango partner on subscription management platform
Telenet's phone, broadband and TV customers can now purchase subscriptions and bundles from leading streaming services and others.