DirecTV tests news, sports multiview on streaming platform
A few DirecTV streaming subscribers with equipment provided by the company were part of a limited test of a forthcoming multiview feature involving news and sports channels.
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DirecTV is a pay television company that offers video services over satellite and through the Internet. The company is majority owned by AT&T, with private equity firm TPG Capital assuming a minority stake. DirecTV operates the flagship satellite service along with DirecTV via Internet and DirecTV Stream, its streaming video products.
DirecTV partners with Bob Woodruff Foundation to support military members, families
DirecTV is partnering with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to assist veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families through nationwide, community-based programs.
DirecTV adds Vix Premium with Ads to MiEspañol streaming package
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AT&T completes sale of DirecTV stake to TPG Capital
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Weigel confirms plan to launch MeTV Toons on DirecTV
Weigel Broadcasting says MeTV Toons will launch on DirecTV’s satellite and streaming platform later this month.
Lionsgate to launch curated content channel on DirecTV
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Sling TV to modify website after complaint from DirecTV
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DirecTV partners with TripleLift on programmatic pause ads
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DirecTV offering more loyalty perks, charity donations in June
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Dish campaign targets rural customers with satellite TV commitment
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DirecTV partners with Tribeca Festival on new content hub
DirecTV will showcase some of the best cinema from the Tribeca Film Festival through a new showcase hub on its satellite and streaming platforms.
DirecTV to offer expanded access to WNBA games from Scripps Sports
DirecTV will offer extra WNBA games on Ion as part of a partnership with Scripps Sports, the companies affirmed this week.
WBD: Pay TV bundles hurt domestic streaming ARPU during Q1
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Antenna: DirecTV genre-based packages boosting pay TV sales
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Baseball players go bald to promote DirecTV’s streaming TV platform
Several professional Major League Baseball players are sporting domes for DirecTV this season.
DirecTV adds NBC-owned streaming channels to free platform
DirecTV has struck a deal with Comcast’s NBC Universal to add more than a dozen free streaming channels to its no-cost platform MyFree DirecTV.
DirecTV unifies product line-up under single brand identity
DirecTV has streamlined its satellite and streaming products under a single brand name, which offers greater choice and flexibility for TV and sports fans.
DirecTV Stream adds free access to Max in MyEntertainment package
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DirecTV adding C-SPAN channels to genre-based MyNews package
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Fubo will share Texas Rangers sponsorship with DirecTV
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DirecTV debuts regional sports add-on through MySports package
Subscribers in most major cities can add their local regional sports network to the MySports genre-based TV package.
DirecTV, Televisa-Univision renew distribution agreement
The agreement will see Televisa-Univision networks incorporated into a new Spanish-language programming tier.
DirecTV to sponsor SXSW Film & TV Festival
DirecTV will serve as a presenting sponsor of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas this summer.
DirecTV announces new low-cost, genre-based TV packages
The new plans — called MyEntertainment, MyNews and MiEspañol — follow the launch of the sports-inclusive MySports package in January.
Nexstar stock slides after court orders $26 million payment to DirecTV
Nexstar’s stock price took a hit on Friday, one day after the company was ordered by a New York court to pay DirecTV more than $26 million after it overcharged for carriage of a TV station.
Nexstar ordered to pay DirecTV $26.6 million over contract dispute
The award comes about six months after the court found Nexstar improperly collected TV distribution fees on behalf of a Maryland TV station that lost its NBC affiliation.
DirecTV loyalty program celebrates anniversary with prizes
DirecTV is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its loyalty program, DirecTV Perks, by supercharging the prizes available to its customers.
Tubi experiences lowest streaming lag during Super Bowl LIX
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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.
DirecTV to donate $1 million for wildfire relief, broadcast FireAid benefit
DirecTV is committing $1 million to wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Southern California.
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.
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.
Americans spending more to stay connected to phones, TV
A typical household shells out nearly $89 per month for a pay TV product, according to a new consumer survey.
Fremantle brings seven FAST channels to MyFree DirecTV
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Swerve Combat, others added to MyFree DirecTV
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DirecTV officially calls off merger with Dish Network
DirecTV says it will officially terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday.
DirecTV to bring “pause ads” tech to FAST platform MyFree DirecTV
The feature, which activates when live or on-demand content is paused, earned DirecTV a Tech Emmy earlier this year.
Disney says streaming ARPU impacted by Charter, DirecTV deals
The company saw its Disney Plus and Hulu ARPU dip 1 percent during Q4, attributed to wholesale purchase agreements with pay TV providers.
MyFree DirecTV launches with 70 FAST channels
The channels come from A+E Networks, the E. W. Scrpips Company, Fox Corporation and others, with plans to add Fremantle streams in the near future.