Media & Entertainment

Where are the Vision Pro apps? Developers prioritize larger platforms, hindering Apple’s mixed-reality headset growth and spatial computing ambitions.

Disney has a youth problem: YouTube is increasingly the destination for children's content, which doesn't bode well for the House of Mouse.

Warner Bros. Discovery layoffs indicate deeper issues: Analysts suggest asset sales or restructuring to manage debt and refocus on growth areas.

X’s confusing verification system draws regulatory ire: The European Commission could fine X as much as 6% of its global revenues, per a recent complaint.

Charlotte Observer reduces print editions to three days weekly: The move reflects the shift towards digital content and changing consumer demands.

Spotify is restructuring its ad team: The company is laying off 40 employees and focusing on building out its programmatic capabilities to entice smaller brands.

The past two Summer Olympic games, taking place in Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2020), each attracted over 3 billion viewers worldwide, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s official reporting.

New NBA broadcasting deals with NBC and Amazon: These partnerships, pending approval, are set to enhance live sports accessibility and boost advertising revenue.

High costs and lackluster app offerings are leading to poor sales. Apple is slashing its shipment forecasts as it struggles to compete with more-affordable options like the Meta Quest 3.

Metaverse set to grow to $54.5 billion by 2028: Meta's one of many believers in the category.

CNN restructuring focuses on FAST and digital subscriptions: The news agency is laying off 100 employees and hoping to capitalize on growing media trends.

On today's tiny "Shark Tank"-style podcast episode, our contestants pitch their most interesting predictions for the rest of 2024 including how AI messaging will change, when Venu Sports will actually launch, and more. Tune in to the discussion with analyst Ross Benes and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.

It’s trying to enhance user engagement. But as an audio application, Spotify listeners might not care about more visual content and tools.

Paramount considers BET sale for $1.7 billion: Talks include CEO Scott Mills and CC Capital as potential buyers, impacting stock positively.

On today's tiny "Shark Tank"-style podcast episode, our contestants pitch their most interesting predictions for the rest of 2024 including some new flavors of bundling we can expect to see, how Apple's AI offering will impact the app ecosystem, and more. Tune in to the discussion with vice president of content Paul Verna and analyst Yory Wurmser.

Despicable Me 4 opens strong and Inside Out 2 maintains momentum: Meanwhile, Deadpool & Wolverine is set for a record-breaking debut.

MBC's Shahid leads MENA streaming market: The service is outpacing Netflix and Starz Play Arabia with 22% share and 4.8 million subscribers.

YouTube, Sling TV, Netflix, and LinkedIn diversify into gaming, illustrating strategic moves to capture audience attention and increase platform stickiness.

Electronic Arts’ advertising plans will set an industry standard: The game publisher is hiring for several ad tech roles as it looks to create a new revenue stream.

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