Live video was on everyone's minds in 2017, and as 2018 gets going, it's clear that brands and publishers alike are still hooked.

Live video grows by the day -- no matter the screen. And publishers and brands continue to find new ways to get out in front of audiences. This week, Sports Illustrated, CBS and Reuters make the biggest moves with streaming content.

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Facebook’s video programming is about to change, and they’ll spend a pretty penny to do it (plus more of this week's live video news).