Spotify’s hire of a former Paramount+ exec hints at video, original content expansion: Spotify has spent the last year and a half bringing podcasters on board and launching popular original shows, and this new hire could help broaden its scope.
Disney's exclusive theatrical runs come back with "Shang-Chi": The Marvel movie will only come to Disney+ after 45 days—and while that's better than straight-to-streaming, it's still an adjustment for theaters used to 90-day runs.
Facebook is getting back into social games: The platform will let users predict the outcome of pop culture events as it tests the waters of sports betting.
Around the world, mobile is the No. 1 device for watching YouTube, capturing 63% of the platform’s video views in Q2 2021.
Amazon’s smart TVs could cut out competitors and strengthen the retailer’s smart home presence: These are the first pair of Amazon-branded devices made with an emphasis on Alexa compatibility.
On today's episode, we discuss how Disney+ stacks up against the competition and how Disney-owned Hulu and ESPN+ are getting on. We then talk about the Media Rating Council (MRC) taking its accreditation from Nielsen's measurement services, whether national TV ad minutes per hour are going up or down, and if Apple TV+ will ever be able to enter the real streaming wars conversation. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Paul Verna.
The fall TV blitz may not be enough to undo new viewing habits: Broadcasters may not be able to reverse pandemic-era trends, and the number of new streaming services is putting a strain on viewers' wallets.
Branded gaming is here to stay post-pandemic: Hyundai's and Vans' partnerships with Roblox Corporation show what experiential marketing in digital worlds can look like when it's not trying to mimic real life.
Grab the scissors: Sling TV's launch of its new Barstool Sports Channel is just one of the many ways skinny bundles can incentivize sports fans to cut the cord.
HBO Max launches standalone app for Vizio SmartCast TVs: The move is another indicator that the streaming service is focusing on distribution and reach.
Streamers on Twitch protest inaction against hate speech: While many big streamers didn't participate in the boycott, the movement still caused Twitch to push the start date of an annual subscription discount.
TikTok’s parent company acquired VR headset maker Pico as it attempts to expand its product offerings. Though Pico has limited its consumer headset mostly to Chinese markets, the ByteDance acquisition could take the product head to head with Facebook’s Oculus.
Amazon makes investments in live audio: Unlike social audio properties like Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces, Amazon is making inroads into the lucrative digital radio market.
There will be 23.6 million YouTube Premium subscribers by the end of the year, which is up a healthy 18% over 2020.
On today's episode, we discuss how sports are consumed worldwide: Was viewership of the Olympics down outside the US, are digital platforms making any progress on sports rights, and what do we expect from future major sporting events? Tune in to the discussion as eMarketer principal analyst Bill Fisher hosts research analyst Man-Chung Cheung and principal analyst Paul Briggs.
"Ticketed Spaces" is Twitter's latest bet on the creator economy: Twitter's paid social audio service is just one of many creator-oriented features that the platform is experimenting with, like tipping and premium followers.
China will enforce an even stricter gaming curfew for minors: The country's crackdown on Big Tech has lead to significantly reduced playtime for minors, spelling further trouble for Tencent and other conglomerates.
Nielsen's accreditation status may show the waning relevance of the Media Rating Council (MRC): The company is preparing to launch new services and has downplayed the potential impact of losing its accreditation, but credibility is still a key factor for emerging measurement competitors.