Bango: Sports fans willing to switch broadband, wireless operators for easier access to games
More than half of respondents said they trust their existing provider more than streaming services to bundle sports subscriptions together.
Appeals court tosses challenge to FCC’s approval of Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The court found the FCC is under no statutory obligation to issue a speedy full commission vote on Nexstar’s merger with TEGNA.
BBC, Channel 4 discuss possible streaming-focused partnership
One possible plan would see Channel 4 offer its commercial-supported content through BBC iPlayer, expanding the reach of its shows, news and documentaries.
Hub: TV ad acceptance reaches five-year high as streaming costs rise
Fewer viewers are willing to pay extra to avoid ads, while only one in ten now say they cannot tolerate advertising, the study found.
TVB criticizes Nielsen Gauge reports as inadequate, incomplete
Nielsen’s most-recent Ad-Supported Gauge report artificially inflate streaming viewership by leaving out key data and focusing on the wrong demographic, the TVB said on Wednesday.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Stingray grows revenue to CA $471.6 million, touts strong capitalization of TuneIn integration
Stingray’s co-founder said the company’s integration of TuneIn is progressing better than expected, and the audio platform is already generating stronger revenue because of it.
Appeals court tosses challenge to FCC’s approval of Nexstar-TEGNA deal
The court found the FCC is under no statutory obligation to issue a speedy full commission vote on Nexstar’s merger with TEGNA.
Amazon pulls ZapperBox from online store over unfounded TV piracy concerns
BitRouter, the company that makes the ZapperBox, believes Amazon is confusing its certified live TV device with boxes that enable piracy.