DirecTV and Dish Network are merging in a $10 billion deal, creating the largest pay-TV provider in the U.S. DirecTV will acquire Dish's satellite business and Sling TV, with the transaction involving a $9.75 billion debt exchange. The merger aims…

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is set to launch Altitude+, a DTC streaming service, to broadcast Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games amid the decline of the RSN model.

The subscription economy is shifting towards indirect channels like banking apps and telcos, with 63% of SVOD subscriptions acquired through these platforms in 2023. Consumers prefer centralized management for convenience and data security, driving banks and telcos to offer subscription…

Gracenote and Amagi have partnered to streamline and accelerate FAST content monetization. The collab integrates Gracenote’s metadata enrichment services with Amagi’s cloud-based SaaS tech, helping content owners manage and distribute their programming more efficiently.

In his inaugural issue, The Streaming Madman delivers a fiery critique of the streaming and advertising industries, warning that without ad revenue, streaming could implode like the dot-com bubble. He mocks the clash between old-school ad execs and the chaotic…

Hallmark has rebranded its streaming service to Hallmark+ in partnership with Accedo, launching on September 10th. Accedo's Accedo One platform brings personalized content, retail integration, and enhanced user features, positioning Hallmark+ as a more immersive "Hallmark lifestyle experience." Former WarnerMedia…

Victory+, a new ad-supported streaming service from the Dallas Stars and APMC, launched to broadcast Stars and select Anaheim Ducks games, bypassing traditional RSNs. This direct-to-consumer model challenges the declining RSN framework. APMC’s Chief Strategy Officer, Narendra Nag, explained to…

Skip evaluates Pluto TV's partnership with French broadcaster M6, where both companies are exchanging content and joining forces on ad sales in the French AVOD market. Pluto TV will provide 12 channels and nearly 3,000 hours of content to M6’s…

Jack explains how in-stream shopping technology is revolutionizing digital advertising and e-commerce by enabling purchases directly within streaming content. This seamless experience, powered by AI and secure payment systems, boosts conversion rates and enhances user convenience. Platforms like YouTube and…

The Florida Panthers, defending 2024 Stanley Cup champions, have launched Panthers Plus, a direct-to-consumer streaming service offering fans access to 70 live regular-season games and the first round of the playoffs. This move follows the collapse of the Regional Sports…