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Articles involving streaming media, including online-based television and radio services and streaming hardware manufacturers.

Nielsen to count Disney streamers as one in future “The Gauge” reports
The measurement firm attributed the change to the integration of content across Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus.

Broadcast, cable TV continue to top Nielsen’s The Gauge
Linear TV captured more than 46 percent of total TV time in December, compared with streaming's 43 percent.

MSG Networks offers extension to Optimum, with a major catch
The cable TV company would have to agree to "binding arbitration" for the extension to be approved, an unusual tactic in a carriage dispute.

Netflix reaches 700 million streamers, will raise prices in U.S.
Netflix saw its global customer base increase to 300 million paid accounts by the end of 2024.

Channels DVR to drop support for Raspberry Pi, other platforms
The developers behind Channels DVR says the service will stop supporting Raspberry Pi and a few other computer platforms by May 1.

Deutsche Telekom renews streaming pact with RTL Deutschland
Deutsche Telekom has renewed its streaming pact with RTL Deutschland, extending the agreement for an additional five years.

Bango draws over $53 million in revenue during 2024
The subscription and mobile payments company has formally announced three new executive promotions to help build on its prosperous business.

Optimum restores Nexstar channels as carriage dispute ends
Altice USA has settled its distribution spat with Nexstar Media Group, restoring dozens of local TV channels and NewsNation to its platform.

Ryan Reynolds, Fubo-backed Maximum Effort Channel shuts down
Fubo and actor-comedian Ryan Reynolds have walked away from the Maximum Effort Channel, with the FAST network shutting down earlier this month.

Fubo subscriber sues Disney over “monopolistic” practices
A Fubo subscriber is suing the Walt Disney Company for alleged anticompetitive practices over the distribution of ESPN.

Sinclair revamps content brand, ad sales and marketing
Two new initiatives will carry the "AMP" branding, with one focused on ad sales and marketing, and the other on content development and distribution.

OutKick draws nearly 8 million monthly visitors in Q4
OutKick saw its average monthly audience grow to nearly 8 million during the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year.