The National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) will unveil NCTC Broadband TV, a new streaming service offering a bundle of 35 channels to help smaller broadband operators retain video subscribers. The platform will debut at the Independent Show in Nashville…
CNN has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel featuring content from its original series library. The CNN Originals FAST channel, available in the U.S. and internationally, includes series like “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” and “United Shades of America with…
Legal battles in the streaming industry, including Dolby's lawsuit against Roku and Fubo's antitrust case against Venu Sports, highlight the intense competition and high stakes in the market. These challenges may set new standards and influence future business practices. Warner…
Charles Barkley will remain with TNT Sports, despite earlier plans to retire after next season. Barkley announced his commitment to Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT, even if the company loses NBA media rights. He will continue his role on "Inside the…
Samsung TV Plus, the top free ad-supported app on Samsung Smart TVs, has expanded its partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), adding over 500 hours of HMPG's original programming to its FAST and AVOD services. This move enhances the…
Showtime is expanding its "Dexter" franchise, launching "Dexter: Original Sin" and bringing back Michael C. Hall for "Dexter: Resurrection." This follows fan dissatisfaction with the endings of both the original series and the 2022 revival, "Dexter: New Blood." The strategy…
The NBA's new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal with Amazon, NBCUniversal, and Disney reflects the growing dominance of streaming platforms in sports broadcasting. This shift signifies Amazon's commitment to expanding its sports content and NBCUniversal’s strategy to drive Peacock's…
TheWrap dives into how broadcast TV hits are helping Netflix stay ahead in the Streaming Wars. Netflix's above-expected performance metrics are driven by its crackdown on password sharing, a new ad-supported tier, increased licensing deals, and a high volume of…
Ampere's new survey reveals that English-speaking viewers are increasingly open to watching non-English titles, with regular viewing growing by 24% since 2020. Over half (54%) of the audiences in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia now watch foreign-language content regularly,…
Warner Bros. Discovery's Max and Discovery+ streaming services achieved significant success with the Paris Olympics, surpassing the total viewership of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics within just two days. Max accounted for 80% of the streaming audience in Europe, with five…
