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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.
DirecTV introduces sports-only package called MySports
The package fulfills a promise to offer more-flexible programming options for those who want sports-inclusive channels.
Matt McMahon promoted to EVP, Paramount Streaming
Paramount Global on Monday promoted Matt McMahon to serve as its Executive Vice President of Streaming.
Will Cain to take Neil Cavuto’s old time slot at Fox News Channel
Fox News has promoted Will Cain to the 4 p.m. weekday time slot, where he will succeed Neil Cavuto, who retired last month.
Apple makes first season of “Severance” free on Roku
Apple has made the first season of "Severance" available to stream for free on The Roku Channel.
Disney, Fox, WBD call off Venu Sports joint venture
The three broadcasters involving in the streaming joint venture Venu Sports have called off their plans to launch the service.
Prime Video adds cricket service Willow to platform
Prime Video is boosting its live sports offering with the addition of cricket-centric service Willow.
DirecTV, Dish present unified front against Fubo-Disney pay TV deal
DirecTV and Dish Network have signaled their willingness to continue challenging the launch of Venu Sports following Disney's decision to buy out Fubo.
Kelly Campbell, President of Comcast’s Peacock, to resign
A senior Comcast executive who oversaw the company's direct-to-consumer business is resigning.
Disney: 157 million streaming content with ads
For the first time, Disney is revealing the number of customers who are streaming content on ad-supported plans.
Roku to televise 20 Pro Volleyball Federation in 2025
Pro Volleyball Federation will bring 20 matches to The Roku Channel after inking prior distribution deals with CBS Sports and Fox Sports.
Roku surpasses 90 million streaming TV households
Roku says it surpassed 90 million streaming TV households during the first full week of January, a preview into the company's Q4 and full year 2024 earnings report, which is expected later this month.
Comcast renews distribution deal with Paramount Global
Paramount and Comcast have reached a new distribution agreement that will keep Paramount-owned networks on Xfinity TV for a few more years.