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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.
Baseball players go bald to promote DirecTV’s streaming TV platform
Several professional Major League Baseball players are sporting domes for DirecTV this season.
TiVo: Consumers spending less on streaming, adding more ad-based options
As premium, commercial-free streaming platforms increase costs, TV and film fans are becoming more "ad-tolerant."
Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon to depart this summer
Mahon's resignation comes as the public service broadcaster addresses a shift from traditional TV to streaming platforms in the United Kingdom.
IAB: Sports helped draw more advertising to connected TV platforms
Some broadcasters are making certain sports programs available exclusively through their streaming platforms, while services like Netflix and Amazon are aggressively pursuing similar rights.
FreeCast expands into the Caribbean with broadcast-streaming TV platform
FreeCast aims to position itself as a new entertainment option for consumers and a strategic partner for regional broadcasters seeking to expand their audiences and revenues in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
DAZN takes on Apple Sports app with launch of Scores
DAZN has launched a new section within its mobile apps that allows soccer fans to quickly get real-time updates on how their favorite clubs are performing.
Vizio integrates Local Now content streams into free service WatchFree Plus
Vizio's smart television sets are now able to provide local news feeds from more than 220 markets across the United States after integrating content streams from Allen Media Group's Local Now, the companies announced this month.
Plex to raise rate of “Plex Pass” membership on Tuesday
Plex will be raising the price of its Plex Pass premium subscription on Tuesday, but streamers can save over the long-term costs by purchasing a lifetime pass on Monday.
LG Ad Solutions donating unsold CTV inventory to non-profits
LG Ad Solutions is partnering with AdGood to offer non-profits an easier way to reach smart television users.
Charter sees slower pay TV churn during Q1, adds wireless customers
The Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires impacted broadband disconnects, but the loss was lower than Q1 2024.
March Madness helps WBD grow in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge
Warner Bros Discovery had the highest month-over increase in time spent with TV across all platforms, according to the latest Media Distributor Gauge report.
Peacock discussing content licensing with SpinCo, subscribers grow during Q1
Comcast is working through licensing terms that keeps programming from some of its cable networks on Peacock once they are spun off later this year.