Streaming
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.
WBD hits “undo” button on Max, will restore HBO Max name
The "Max" brand was supposed to convey "something for everyone." Turns out, the HBO brand name lent the service more prestige.
Former Xumo CEO Colin Petrie-Norris launches Fairground Entertainment
The startup is part studio, part content distributor, and aims to enable the next wave of storytellers through the use of generative artificial intelligence tools.
CNN developing premium, mobile-first weather app
CNN is developing a new mobile app that will allow weather fans to watch forecasts from the channel and follow significant climate events in real-time
ESPN streaming service to cost $30 per month, bundle with other Disney streamers
The price includes access to ESPN's complete cable multiplex, specialty channels like ESPN 3, and ESPN Plus.
Peacock to offer in-game stats, interactive features for NBA on NBC
Some of the new features include a "Bingo"-like fantasy sports game and real-time highlights, among others.
Amazon: Prime Video ad-supported tier reaches 130 million U.S. streamers
Amazon says it is launching new ad formats to help marketers reach more than 130 million streamers in the U.S. who watch Prime Video content with commercials.
Fox reveals name for future streaming service: “Fox One”
The service will include live news, broadcast channels and sports within a single app, and will allow streamers to bundle a subscription to Fox Nation as well.
Report: YouTube may present NFL game during Week 1
The Google-backed streaming video platform is favored to distribute a rare Friday NFL game during the league's opening weekend.
Echostar willing to partner on wireless; Dish sees lower pay TV churn during Q1
Echostar saw lower pay TV churn during Q1, even as customers continued to cut the cord; the company has expressed a willingness to partner with other companies to boost its wireless reach and revenue.
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.