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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.
YouTube reaches $10 billion in ad revenue during Q4
Alphabet says YouTube topped $10 billion in ad earnings, propelling Google's ad business to $61 billion in revenue.
Ampere: Streamers to surpass broadcasters in content spending
Streaming platforms will surpass TV broadcasters in terms of global content spending for the first time this year, according to a projection from Ampere Analysis.
ITVT announces TV of Tomorrow Show 2025 in San Francisco
ITVT has announced the next installment of its prestigious industry conference TVOT Show, scheduled to take place this summer in San Francisco.
Fox developing second premium streaming service
The new app will offer direct access to Fox's news and sports programming, with a potential price of $20 per month.
Monumental Sports launch real-time betting on streaming platform
The Monumental Sports Network is partnering with BetMGM and Play Anywhere to integrate real-time sports betting odds and wagering on its streaming platform Monumental Plus. Starting this week, streamers with a Monumental Plus (stylized as Monumental+) subscription will receive real-time ... Read more
Paramount Global ends standoff with Nielsen
Months after its prior contract expired, Paramount and Nielsen are working together once again.
Disney sued for allegedly violating streaming video patents
InterDigital says Disney improperly uses its patented streaming video techniques on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus.
DirecTV sports package MySports launches in more areas
DirecTV is now offering its sports-inclusive package MySports in more markets after reaching an agreement to distribute third party-owned Fox affiliates.
Roku launching Women’s Sports Now recap program
Roku is launching a weekly sports recap program, "Women's Sports Now," to capitalize on higher interest in women's sports.
Free streaming use rises in 2024, but users express confusion over choices
Entertainment and news channels prove popular with streamers; many lament the sheer number of options and platforms available.
SiriusXM reports lower revenue, higher churn in 2024
The satellite and premium streaming audio company saw its revenue dip 4 percent during the year.
Comcast sheds broadband, cable TV subscribers in Q4
Comcast continued to experience subscriber declines in its land-based broadband Internet and cable TV services during the fourth quarter.