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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.
Broadcasters band together to launch datacast service EdgeBeam Wireless
Four of the nation's biggest local TV station owners say ATSC 3.0 spectrum offers reliable data broadcasting capabilities.
Fox claims Tubi has 97 million monthly active users
Tubi, the free streaming platform owned by Fox Corporation, claimed on Monday that its service eclipsed 97 million global monthly active users in 2024.
Roku debuts analytics platform Roku Data Cloud
Roku has unveiled a proprietary data analytics platform that aims to give partners more-direct access to the company's CTV measurement tools.
Xumo to monetize Google TV Freeplay content streams
Xumo will sell ad inventory within Google TV Freeplay, allowing marketers to run campaigns alongside that platform and its own Xumo-branded products.
Fubo, WBD signal willingness to restart carriage negotiations
The discussions were sparked by Fubo's willingness to settle its lawsuit over Venu Sports for $220 million.
Disney to merge Hulu with Live TV business with Fubo
Fubo agrees to drop its antitrust lawsuit over Venu Sports, and accept a $220 million settlement while agreeing to build out Disney's sports and broadcast streaming product.
Canela Media taps Philippe Guelton to serve as global president
Philippe Guelton, the former president of Chicken Soup for the Soul's streaming service Crackle, is headed to Canela Media to serve as that company's global president.
Bango promotes Luisa Muneratti to Chief Commercial Officer
Subscription technology firm Bango this week promoted Luisa Muneratti to the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Optimum offers customers discount on Fubo as dispute with MSG Networks continues
Even with the promotion offered by Optimum, Fubo is a more-expensive option to get MSG Networks compared to MSG Plus.
Diamond Sports rebrands to Main Street Sports after emerging from Chapter 11
The Diamond Sports Group on Thursday emerged from its Chapter 11 bankrupty case, and now it has a new name: "Main Street Sports Group."
Spectrum News draws over 1.7 million viewers in 2024
Spectrum said an average of 1.76 million customers tuned in to watch Spectrum News regional channels and Spectrum News Plus.
Sixth Circuit appeals court strikes down FCC’s net neutrality rules
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the FCC's ability to regulate Internet service providers through so-called "network neutrality" rules.