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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.
Tastemade signs on to co-host Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival
Tastemade has signed on to serve as a co-host of this year's Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, the event organizers announced on Monday.
Google launches new AI-powered advertising products
Google has introduced new advertising solutions powered by artificial intelligence into its Display & Video 360 (DV360) campaign products.
The Desk launches solutions-oriented storytelling platform Multicast News
The parent company of The Desk has launched Multicast News, a new solutions-oriented, perspective-based storytelling publication that focuses on the convergence of various video industries.
Fubo subscriber count, ad revenue dips in Q1
The continued lack of Warner Bros-owned channels, coupled with the loss of Televisa-Univision networks, convinced sports fans to look elsewhere.
Scripps News, local stations honored with Emmy nominations, Peabody Awards
Scripps News earned eight Emmy Award nominations on Thursday; two Scripps-owned local stations were the only local TV outlets to receive Peabody Awards.
Apple grows service revenue to $26.7 billion during Q2
The company's long-term service revenue may be impacted from the looming threat of tariffs coupled with an unfavorable court decision over commissions from in-app purchases.
Roku earns $1.02 billion in revenue during Q1
Roku grew its hardware and platform-based revenue to $1.02 billion during the first three months (Q1) of the year, the company disclosed on Thursday.
Roku to acquire low-cost streaming service Frndly TV
Roku has inked an agreement to acquire wallet-friendly pay television provider Frndly TV
NASCAR hub, FAST channel launches on Xumo platforms
Comcast and Charter's joint venture Xumo is now offering the NASCAR FAST stream on its Xumo Play app and will launch a NASCAR hub on its Xumo TV platform.
Roku Sports Channel added to Samsung TV Plus
Roku and Samsung have struck a deal that makes Roku's new sports FAST channel available through Samsung TV Plus.
Nielsen launches quarterly Ad Supported Gauge report
Nearly three-quarters of all time spent with television during the first three months of the year took place on ad-supported platforms across TV, according to Nielsen.
LiveNow from Fox outperforms broadcast networks on YouTube
Fox Television Stations’ LiveNOW recorded its most successful quarter ever, drawing over 500 million YouTube video views during the first three months of the year, according to data from Comscore.