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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.
Spectrum unlocks access to AMC Plus for some TV subscribers
Charter Communications has integrated the ad-supported tier of the streaming service AMC Plus into its Spectrum TV Select package.
Plex officially debuts new mobile app
Media company Plex has brought its refreshed app experience to phones and other portable devices.
Charter unlocks access to Peacock on Spectrum TV Select plan
Spectrum TV Select subscribers can now access Peacock Premium as part of their TV package at no extra cost.
DirecTV adding C-SPAN channels to genre-based MyNews package
Exclusive: DirecTV will bring two C-SPAN channels to its MyNews plan in early April, marking a rare instance of C-SPAN being available beyond a traditional pay TV bundle.
Deloitte: Streamers prefer smart TVs for films, series
A consumer report released on Wednesday shows a correlation between the length of video a consumer watches and the size of the screen they prefer.
Philo grows to 3.4 million active users, 79 million monthly streaming hours
Philo now serves 3.4 million streamers each month with its assortment of premium cable networks and free streaming channels.
T-Mobile offers free MLB TV to wireless customers
T-Mobile has deepened its partnership with MLB by offering MLB TV to customers for another year and teaming up on the league's automated ball-strike system.
YouTube tops Disney in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge
YouTube leapfrogged Disney on Nielsen's monthly Media Distributor Gauge for the second time since the measurement firm began releasing the report nearly two years ago.
Philo hires Steven Chang as Head of Integrated Product Marketing
Chang previously worked at Verizon Media, later Yahoo, and held roles at Roku and Amazon Studios.
NBC seeks $7 million in Super Bowl spot commitments
NBC Universal is hoping to score at least $7 million per 30-second commercial spot aired during Super Bowl LX.
George Ross Satornino succeeds Bill Condon at Xumo
George Ross Satornino is stepping into the role being vacated by Bill Condon at Comcast and Charter's joint venture Xumo.
Amanda Wills returns to CNN as Chief Content Officer
Amanda Wills is returning to CNN as its Chief Content Officer, where she will oversee content initiatives for its TV channel, streaming services and digital platforms.