by Tim Peterson | Jan 20, 2021 | fotvbriefing, Future of TV, plusbriefing
The free, ad-supported streaming TV market has quickly expanded to the point of becoming overgrown. Now it’s in need of some pruning. By carrying a mix of 24/7 streaming channels as well as on-demand movies and TV shows, the so-called FAST services — which include...
by Tim Peterson | Jan 15, 2021 | Future of TV
If CBS News Digital evp and gm Christy Tanner had her way, the inauguration of Joe Biden as U.S. president on Jan. 20 will be relatively uneventful. “We wish for a news-free inauguration, a totally ceremonial inauguration,” she said. However, CBS News and other news...
by Tim Peterson | Jan 14, 2021 | Future of TV
Add Revolt to the list of TV network owners setting up standalone streaming properties. In the first quarter of 2021, Revolt plans to launch a free, ad-supported direct-to-consumer streaming app on connected TV platforms, including those of Apple and Roku. Initially,...
by Tim Peterson | Jan 13, 2021 | fotvbriefing, Future of TV, plusbriefing
Over the past year or so, Netflix has faced its greatest competition yet among subscription-based streamers in the forms of Disney+ and HBO Max. Now it is Hulu’s turn. As Netflix has done in the ad-free streaming space, Hulu has dominated the ad-supported streaming...
by Tim Peterson | Jan 12, 2021 | Media
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify For years, gaming has been categorized as a niche form of entertainment. But that’s been changing over the better part of the past decade, including within the realm of gaming journalism. In addition to...
