Pluto TV
Pluto TV is an advertisement-supported streaming television service owned by ViacomCBS. It offers between 50 and 250 linear streams of content from the ViacomCBS library of shows and movies as well as third-party providers, including Comcast (NBC News), FremantleMedia and Stingray. It is available in the United States, Latin America and portions of Europe.
FanDuel TV launches new free streaming channel
FanDuel is breaking into the world of free, ad-supported streaming television with a new channel called FanDuel TV Extra.
Paramount’s FAST platform Pluto TV adds local NBC new streams
Comcast's NBC Universal is distributing five of its local NBC News content streams through Paramount Global's Pluto TV.
U.S. streamers watch nearly 44 hours of video per week, study says
A research analyst with Parks Associates said streamers are watching more free, ad-supported content — and that might lead to higher churn across subscription-based services.
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AMC Networks brings BBC News channel to free streaming services
The launch of BBC News on free streaming platforms in the U.S. comes as BBC Studios seeks additional global revenue opportunities.
Ampere: Disney stands to win as streamers rush to license content
Disney could emerge as an early victor as a new front develops in the so-called "streaming wars:" A rush to license content to peer services.
Amazon unveils Matter Casting to take on Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast
The protocol will allow Fire TV users to "cast" content from their Apple and Google phones and tablets to the biggest screen in the house.
Analyst thinks Warner Bros Discovery should buy Paramount
Laura Martin with Needham cautioned mega mergers between large media companies was unlikely as long as Democratic lawmakers are in power.
CBS Sports lands rights to USL soccer matches
Games organized by the United Soccer League (USL) are headed for broadcast and free streaming television.
Pluto TV launches more BBC content streams in Europe
Paramount Global's free streaming service Pluto TV is adding more linear content channels from the BBC.
British streamers willing to tolerate ads for free TV, study shows
As in other areas, British streamers are becoming increasingly weary of costs associated with premium services.
Anna Priest tapped to lead Paramount Plus in UK
Paramount has promoted Anna Priest, its former chief marketing officer in the UK, to oversee Paramount Plus in the territory.
Philips puts Pluto TV on smart sets in Europe, Latin America
Philips is putting the free streaming service Pluto TV on its TP Vision sets in Europe and Latin America.