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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.
Saturn Awards grows viewership on FAST platforms
Electric Entertainment said its live stream of the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards doubled its viewership compared to last year.
NASCAR fans express confusion by new TV rights package
The new TV deals took effect on Sunday with the Daytona 500; races will be split across different channels and streaming services in the coming years.
Google, YouTube reach new TV deal with Paramount, avoiding blackout
Paramount and Google have reached a new agreement that keeps channels like CBS and Comedy Central on YouTube TV for a while longer.
AMC Networks evolves into premium entertainment brand
After a cable-related impairment charge of nearly $400 million during Q4, AMC Networks is charting a new course, one focused on streaming and content licensing.
DAZN, Televisa-Univision partner on FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts
DAZN is partnering with Spanish-language broadcaster Televisa-Univision on a number of televised soccer matches from the FIFA Club World Cup tournament this year
SiriusXM pulls the plug on Mental Health Radio
SiriusXM has pulled the plug on a channel that was dedicated to mental health and wellness.
Paramount, YouTube TV agree to short-term extension
Paramount channels, including CBS, remain available on YouTube TV under a temporary extension while both sides work toward a new contract.
DirecTV loyalty program celebrates anniversary with prizes
DirecTV is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its loyalty program, DirecTV Perks, by supercharging the prizes available to its customers.
Max to offer in-car cameras, multi-view from NASCAR races
Max will offer up to 40 live camera feeds from cars participating in NASCAR Cup Series races this season, the company said on Thursday.
Roku platform revenue grows to $1 billion during Q4
Roku's subscription and advertising business logged its first $1 billion quarter; the company ended Q4 with 90 million subscribers and more than $203 million in free cash flow.
YouTube TV offers bill credit if Paramount channels pulled
YouTube TV will credit subscribers $8 to offset the cost of Paramount Plus if Paramount-owned channels are removed from the service.
Paramount warns of looming carriage dispute with YouTube TV
Paramount Global is warning subscribers of Google-owned YouTube TV that a forthcoming expiration of its distribution agreement may result in the loss of 23 channels on that platform.