Senators push for streamers to carry C-SPAN
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers introduced a non-binding resolution calling on YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV to offer the political affairs multiplex.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is an Internet-based streaming cable television alternative operated by the Google division of parent company Alphabet and is based in Mountain View, California.
Disney sues Google-owned YouTube for poaching sports executive
The Walt Disney Company has filed a tortious interference lawsuit against Google-owned YouTube for poaching a top sports executive while the two sides were in the middle of negotiating a new carriage deal.
Report: YouTube may present NFL game during Week 1
The Google-backed streaming video platform is favored to distribute a rare Friday NFL game during the league’s opening weekend.
Sinclair renews distribution agreement with YouTube TV
The Google-owned platform will continue to carry the broadcaster’s local TV and multicast networks, and add two more in the near future.
YouTube grabs $8.93 billion in ad revenue during Q1
The video streaming platform earned nearly 10 percent of Alphabet’s overall revenue during the first three months of the year.
YouTube TV to add more-custom multiview options
YouTube TV will launch a new app experience in the coming weeks that will allow streamers to build custom multiview experiences beyond what is available today.
FCC Chair questions lack of Great American Media channels on YouTube TV
In a letter to the CEOs of YouTube and Google, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he received “complaints” that YouTube TV was not carrying faith-based programming.
YouTube to release lower-cost “YouTube Lite Premium” plan
The service will offer uninterrupted streaming of non-music video content, but lack offline downloads and access to YouTube Music.
Ampere: Streamers to pay over $12 billion for sports rights in 2025
Streaming television services are expected to fork over more than $12 billion for the rights to live sports programming this year.
Google, YouTube reach new TV deal with Paramount, avoiding blackout
Paramount and Google have reached a new agreement that keeps channels like CBS and Comedy Central on YouTube TV for a while longer.
Paramount, YouTube TV agree to short-term extension
Paramount channels, including CBS, remain available on YouTube TV under a temporary extension while both sides work toward a new contract.
YouTube TV offers bill credit if Paramount channels pulled
YouTube TV will credit subscribers $8 to offset the cost of Paramount Plus if Paramount-owned channels are removed from the service.
Paramount warns of looming carriage dispute with YouTube TV
Paramount Global is warning subscribers of Google-owned YouTube TV that a forthcoming expiration of its distribution agreement may result in the loss of 23 channels on that platform.
Tubi experiences lowest streaming lag during Super Bowl LIX
Tubi came the closest to delivering real-time action from Super Bowl LIX compared to other streaming services, according to a report published by Phenix.
Lawmakers press for streaming services to carry C-SPAN
Two lawmakers are urging Fubo, Hulu and YouTube TV to carry C-SPAN, arguing the per-subscriber fee is less than what Fox News and CNN charge.
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.
YouTube TV to raise monthly fee to $83
The cost of a subscription to YouTube TV is about to get even more expensive.
YouTube TV launches 24 hour Zen channel
The YouTube TV Zen channel offers calming, short-form videos that are pulled from the service’s collection of commercial interstitials.
Starz renews distribution partnership with YouTube
The pact could see Starz bundled with other streaming services via YouTube Primetime Channels in the future.
Google surprises Wall Street with Q3 earnings beat
Google disclosed top and bottom line revenue during its third quarter (Q3) on Wednesday that blew past expectations from Wall Street analysts.
Newsmax gets distribution on YouTube TV
Newsmax has inked a distribution agreement with Google-owned YouTube TV.
Ampere: Football helps streaming services grab new customers
Analysts say TV networks might inhibit future vMVPD growth if they continue putting sports on their own direct-to-consumer products
Fubo throws shade at YouTube TV, announces multiview on Roku
The mosaic feature is rolling out to Roku Ultra users, and will launch on other Roku devices in the coming weeks, the company said.
YouTube TV, Spectrum TV rank high in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey
Streaming cable-like services ranked slightly higher in customer satisfaction compared to traditional cable and satellite products, according to J.D. Power
Paris Olympics boosted time spent with broadcast TV in August
Traditional linear channels accounted for more than 48 percent of total time spent on TV, according to Nielsen’s latest “The Gauge” report.
EverPass Media gets distribution rights to Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football”
The NFL’s joint venture EverPass Media will distribute Thursday Night Football to enterprise customers on an exclusive basis, starting this week.
Sports fans open to streaming, but still favor broadcast TV
Sports fans say broadcast TV networks typically do a better job producing and distributing sports coverage, though they’re increasingly excited about the prospect of streaming video platforms.
YouTube updates “Fantasy View,” other features for NFL Sunday Ticket customers
YouTube is rolling out a slate of new features to help enhance the viewing experience for subscribers of its NFL Sunday Ticket package
Comcast’s Xfinity named as official NBA TV service partner
Comcast’s Xfinity TV will serve as the official television service of the NBA, starting in 2025, the league announced this week.
Major League Baseball brings MLB Network to streaming TV
Major League Baseball is offering direct access to MLB Network over the Internet, without a dedicated cable or satellite subscription.
YouTube Q2 advertising revenue misses Wall Street estimates
YouTube earned $8.66 billion in core advertising revenue during, a figure that was higher on a sequential basis but lower than what Wall Street analysts were expecting.
NBC will offer pop-up channels for Olympic games on pay TV
NBC will produce two spillover channels, Paris Extra 1 and Paris Extra 2, for additional live events from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: Sunday Ticket a ‘premium product’
The commissioner downplayed concerns by some DirecTV subscribers that the league engaged in collusion to artificially drive up the cost of NFL Sunday Ticket.
YouTube TV considers more “enhanced” picture settings
YouTube TV is testing different settings that aim to deliver an improved video signal without using additional bandwidth.
NFL schedule details begin to leak ahead of official release
Netflix gets a Christmas game; first Monday Night Football match-up revealed; Peacock to stream an overseas game.
Viewpoint: YouTube TV carrying C-SPAN makes no sense
C-SPAN’s own business decisions are keeping the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms.
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.
YouTube TV likely to become biggest pay TV platform in U.S., analyst says
YouTube TV could become the largest pay TV provider in the U.S. by 2026 and achieve full profitability by then, according to an analyst.
WOW! reports lower revenue as customers move toward larger services
A decision to move customers off traditional TV service along with increased competition in the broadband space impacted WOW!’s Q4 and year-end revenue, executives affirmed this week.
Paramount Plus has lowest lag time during Super Bowl 2024
Paramount Plus scored high marks for having the least amount of latency during Super Bowl LVIII, according to content delivery service Phenix.