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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.
24i partners with Bitmovin on Advanced Advertising product
24i, the pioneering data-driven video streaming company, has selected Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming technology, as its go-to-market integration partner for its new Advanced Advertising solution, which will launch at NAB Show 2025.
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24i (press release)
TEGNA extends partnership with Cleveland Guardians
TEGNA has extended its 20-year partnership with the Cleveland Guardians that will see more baseball games from the team distributed on free over-the-air television this season
Gravitas Ventures acquired by Shout Studios
Shout Studios has acquired rival studio business Gravitas Ventures, the companies announced on Monday.
Hyundai releases Roku-powered smart TVs in Mexico
Hyundai is now shipping eight new models of smart TVs in Mexico that are powered by the Roku streaming operating system.
Netflix expands availability of subtitles in original content
Netflix will make it easier for streamers to watch international content by adding support for subtitles in more than 30 languages.
TCL adds two dozen FAST channels from WBD
The channels include entertainment, news and sports programming, and are free to access on TCL-branded smart TVs in the United States.
Ken Solomon appointed CEO of Dr. Phil’s media company Merit TV
Dr. Phil McGraw's media company Merit TV has appointed former Tennis Channel executive Ken Solomon to serve as the company's CEO and President, starting this month.
DAZN closes on $2.1 billion acquisition of Foxtel
Sports juggernaut DAZN has completed its blockbuster acquisition of Australian pay television provider Foxtel.
Dr. Phil McGraw launching podcast series
Dr. Phil McGraw's media company Merit TV is breaking into the world of podcasting with the debut of three new shows this week.
FilmRise to distribute Bloomberg shows on Amazon
FilmRise has inked a deal with Bloomberg that allows the entertainment firm to distribute a handful of original television shows via Amazon's Prime Video platform.
Looper: Streamers shrug off sports on apps
Most TV fans surveyed by the data analytics firm said sports weren't a determining factor in staying with or churning out of a streaming service.
Visible lowers wireless prices, introduces new 4K streaming plan
At a time when most carriers are raising their prices, Visible has turned hard in the other direction.