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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.
Scripps expands women’s sports programming with new tournaments
The tournaments will air on Ion and some local Scripps Sports stations later this year, and are part of a broader play to attract viewers and ad buyers with can't-miss TV programming.
Fawesome adds streaming channels from Tastemade, Lionsgate
Fawesome is offering nine new free content streams from Lionsgate, Tastemade, GoPro and others, adding to its collection of dozens of linear content channels.
Apple offers substantial discount on Apple TV Plus streaming service
Apple is hoping to win back some former users of its streaming service by dangling a deep discount to Apple TV Plus over the next few months.
Effectv rebrands to Comcast Advertising, launches Media Solutions team
New executive appointments are part of the rebrand effort, and a new international business unit will be spearheaded out of London.
LG Ad Solutions integrates with Amazon Publisher Services
LG says its Ad Solutions product is now integrated with Amazon Publisher Services.
Telenet, Bango partner on subscription management platform
Telenet's phone, broadband and TV customers can now purchase subscriptions and bundles from leading streaming services and others.
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.