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.
Fox News is top news brand on YouTube in January
Fox News was the most-viewed brand on YouTube during the month of January, achieving 410 million video views.
Fox requires registration to watch Super Bowl for free on Tubi
Fox will require users to register for a free account on Tubi if they want to watch Super Bowl LIX through the Tubi app for phones, tablets and smart TVs.
Sinclair multicast networks see ratings bump from football, other major events
Sinclair's multicast networks TBD and Comet benefitted from prime distribution on CBS and Fox-owned stations when the networks offered key NFL championship games last month.
RATINGS
Disney sees increased revenue during Q1, despite losing Disney Plus subscribers
Lower subscriber figures at Disney Plus may be attributed to higher prices, less-compelling content and an increase in competition from other platforms.
FCC chair explores new rules to curb loud TV commercials
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is tired of loud commercials on broadcast and streaming TV, and is considering new rules to curb the practice.
Amazon reports ad revenue growth during Q4
NFL games on Prime Video grow viewership, but still lag behind peer broadcast networks.
Sky News journalist Kay Burley announces retirement
Kay Burley, one of the most-recognizable television journalists in the United Kingdom, is retiring from Sky News after 36 years.
Rogers announces skinny TV package bundled with Netflix
Rogers has announced a new skinny pay TV package that includes access to linear networks, FAST channels and Netflix.
Revry hires Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision
Revry has hired Daniel Schnider away from Televisa-Univision to serve as its lead executive in charge of distribution and partnerships.
Parks: Cord-cutters choosing more ad-supported streaming platforms
More than half of Americans have ditched cable and satellite or never paid for it in the first place, according to Parks Associates.
DATA
Forthcoming Sonos streaming video device likely an Android TV box
Sonos could release an Android TV streaming device that integrates The Trade Desk's technology and costs as much as $400.
Plex VP of Marketing Scott Hancock to depart company
After more than a decade at Plex, Scott Hancock is ready to take on new opportunities.