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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.
Deutsche Telekom renews streaming pact with RTL Deutschland
Deutsche Telekom has renewed its streaming pact with RTL Deutschland, extending the agreement for an additional five years.
Bango draws over $53 million in revenue during 2024
The subscription and mobile payments company has formally announced three new executive promotions to help build on its prosperous business.
Optimum restores Nexstar channels as carriage dispute ends
Altice USA has settled its distribution spat with Nexstar Media Group, restoring dozens of local TV channels and NewsNation to its platform.
Ryan Reynolds, Fubo-backed Maximum Effort Channel shuts down
Fubo and actor-comedian Ryan Reynolds have walked away from the Maximum Effort Channel, with the FAST network shutting down earlier this month.
Fubo subscriber sues Disney over “monopolistic” practices
A Fubo subscriber is suing the Walt Disney Company for alleged anticompetitive practices over the distribution of ESPN.
Sinclair revamps content brand, ad sales and marketing
Two new initiatives will carry the "AMP" branding, with one focused on ad sales and marketing, and the other on content development and distribution.
OutKick draws nearly 8 million monthly visitors in Q4
OutKick saw its average monthly audience grow to nearly 8 million during the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year.
Fox Nation to debut stand-up special from Tyler Fischer
Fox Nation will debut a new stand-up special from Tyler Fischer, which will land on the streaming service on Inauguration Day.
Sling TV debuts unlimited DVR — but it isn’t free
Sling TV is finally giving their streaming customers an unlimited cloud DVR — but it will come at a price.
Philo starts offering Allblk as add-on package
Philo has launched another add-on package that expands the availability of TV shows and movies offered through the platform.
Fox will stream Super Bowl LIX on Tubi for free
The simulcast marks the first time Fox has made the Super Bowl available to stream live on the entertainment-based FAST platform.
Media, entertainment companies commit millions to Los Angeles wildfire relief
Netflix, Amazon, Paramount and CBS, Comcast and NBC, Fox, Nexstar and Sinclair are among the companies raising money for fire relief.