Streaming
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.
Blue Ant Media to become publicly-traded company through acquisition
Blue Ant Media will implement a reverse initial public offering (IPO) by acquiring certain assets from independent production studio Boat Rocker Media.
Bill Condon to depart Charter-Comcast joint venture Xumo
Condon joined in 2019 and has been integral into Xumo's evolution from a FAST platform into a full connected TV solutions provider.
Reelz Plus streaming service launches on Roku, Fire TV
Hubbard Broadcasting has launched a standalone streaming app for its Reelz cable and satellite network.
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud appointed to SiriusXM board
Premium audio provider SiriusXM has appointed Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to its board of directors.
Fubo discontinues its regional sports-free “Essential” plan
The package allowed streamers to avoid Fubo's regional sports fees by having access to only broadcast stations and national cable networks.
Fubo will share Texas Rangers sponsorship with DirecTV
DirecTV will provide the Rangers Sports Network feed that is displayed on TVs within Globe Life Field, and have its logo prominently displayed on the stadium's video billboard and LED ribbons.
Max to offer “Last of Us” episodes with American Sign Language
Starting March 31, prior episodes of "The Last of Us" will include ASL interpretation, and the second season that begins on April 13 will, too.
Hub: Streamers split on whether NFL makes Netflix more attractive
Streamers are near-evenly divided over wither Netflix's distribution of NFL games on Christmas made them more or less likely to subscribe or keep their memberships active.
Washington Post shuts down free streaming channel
Exclusive: The Washington Post has shut down its free streaming TV channel as its newsroom refocuses its editorial coverage and distribution.
Plex to make mobile apps free to access
Plex will stop charging free users of its media server software for access to its companion apps for mobile phones and tablets in the near future.
Cineverse partners with ad tech firm The Trade Desk
Cineverse and The Trade Desk have forged a strategic partnership focused on global streaming ad opportunities.
Spain arrests crime family accused of TV piracy
A criminal organization in Spain has been dismantled by local police following an investigation into the distribution of pirated television signals online.