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.
Plex to make mobile apps free to access
Plex will stop charging free users of its media server software for access to its companion apps for mobile phones and tablets in the near future.
Cineverse partners with ad tech firm The Trade Desk
Cineverse and The Trade Desk have forged a strategic partnership focused on global streaming ad opportunities.
Spain arrests crime family accused of TV piracy
A criminal organization in Spain has been dismantled by local police following an investigation into the distribution of pirated television signals online.
Gray Media stations start airing “Local News Live”
More than three dozen stations are airing a one-hour block from the national news initiative.
Fubo to sponsor Texas Rangers, carry new sports network
The Rangers Sports Network will be offered to Fubo subscribers who live within the Rangers home market.
Disney Plus adds 24-hour “The Simpsons” streaming channel
700-plus episodes from the show's 35-season run are available to stream through the marathon channel.
Apple TV Plus launches on Prime Video Channels in New Zealand
Streamers in New Zealand can now watch Apple TV Plus content through Amazon's Prime Video service.
The Roku Channel adds FAST streams from Formula 1, One Championship
The new channels appear to be part of Roku's ongoing mission to beef up its FAST platform with sports content.
Tubi: Streamers turned off by premium, ad-inclusive services
Most American consumers say ads are a fair trade-off for free streaming content, but they expect commercial-free experiences if they're paying for a video service.
Comcast brings NBC regional sports networks to Peacock
Comcast has brought its NBC-branded regional sports networks to Peacock as a separate add-on package.
Super Bowl lifts broadcast, cable viewing over streaming in February
The championship NFL game, the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and cable news drove time spent with traditional TV during the month.
Roku annoys customers with power-on advertisements
Roku has annoyed some of its streamers by introducing power-on ads that automatically play when a customer first starts using their TV.