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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.
Gray Media stations start airing “Local News Live”
More than three dozen stations are airing a one-hour block from the national news initiative.
Fubo to sponsor Texas Rangers, carry new sports network
The Rangers Sports Network will be offered to Fubo subscribers who live within the Rangers home market.
Disney Plus adds 24-hour “The Simpsons” streaming channel
700-plus episodes from the show's 35-season run are available to stream through the marathon channel.
Apple TV Plus launches on Prime Video Channels in New Zealand
Streamers in New Zealand can now watch Apple TV Plus content through Amazon's Prime Video service.
The Roku Channel adds FAST streams from Formula 1, One Championship
The new channels appear to be part of Roku's ongoing mission to beef up its FAST platform with sports content.
Tubi: Streamers turned off by premium, ad-inclusive services
Most American consumers say ads are a fair trade-off for free streaming content, but they expect commercial-free experiences if they're paying for a video service.
Comcast brings NBC regional sports networks to Peacock
Comcast has brought its NBC-branded regional sports networks to Peacock as a separate add-on package.
Super Bowl lifts broadcast, cable viewing over streaming in February
The championship NFL game, the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and cable news drove time spent with traditional TV during the month.
Roku annoys customers with power-on advertisements
Roku has annoyed some of its streamers by introducing power-on ads that automatically play when a customer first starts using their TV.
C-SPAN to offer retrospective through “The C-SPAN Story” on Wednesday
The program will indulge C-SPAN viewers with a rare look inside the founding and history of the network.
TEGNA partners with Amazon on NCAA March Madness coverage
"Bracket Breakdown" will be available to stream for free across Amazon's line-up of streaming and smart display devices.
NCAA March Madness games available on streaming services
The 2025 NCAA March Madness games will be widely available online — and sports fans only need two streaming services to watch all games.