A writer’s strike would make streaming’s stock market problems worse: Writer and producer pay has fallen 23% in 10 years despite record profits, but streamers are hesitant to spend.
YouTube TV launches multiview: Feature enables sports fans to watch up to four streams simultaneously in another shot at Hulu.
Cord-cutting killed the regional star: That, plus streaming, has led to DIamond Sports Group’s Chapter 11 filing.
After a spring lineup of hits, Warner Bros. Discovery’s management of HBO will be tested: The network is currently coasting on pre-merger hits, but the future looks uncertain.
YouTube is the preferred podcast platform among US listeners of this medium, according to Morning Consult. Spotify takes second place, followed by Apple Podcasts and Pandora.
Apple accelerating AR pivot: Tim Cook is preparing to launch the awaited mixed-reality headset despite opposition saying it isn’t ready for prime time. What could go wrong?
SVB’s fall could set off more uncertainty in the tech sector: The collapse of a longtime cog in the country’s innovation engine will put additional strain on a tech sector already reeling from layoffs and losses.
SVB collapse hits Roku and Roblox, among others: Trustpilot, with Vox Media also reportedly holding a "substantial concentration of cash" at the bank, but all depositors' funds are now fully protected by US authorities.
Xi Jinping moves to solidify control of China’s business, economy: A unanimous reappointment ensures Xi and his cohorts’ control over China’s future while businesses find workarounds for US restrictions.
TikTok assembles its legal team: Embargoes are escalating globally, forcing TikTok to refocus its efforts on upcoming legal battles. Legal woes could curtail growth and allow competitors to take back users and market share.
There’s lessons to be learned from Discord’s AI missteps: The messaging app is launching OpenAI-fueled AI tools that have users loudly concerned about privacy.
CTV ad breaks have a brand safety problem: Despite advances, children are often targeted with inappropriate content.
CTV devices now account for a significant amount of time consumers spend with digital media. That’s a major reason why time spent with digital video will exceed time spent with TV this year.
Paid sharing will cost Netflix viewership in 2023: The streamer must avoid losing the long-term loyalty of Gen Z.
The digital game storefront market shouldn’t be overlooked: Epic Games is taking shots at industry leader Valve’s loose rules in the standard-setting storefront space.
Spotify didn’t need to copy TikTok: Despite being in better shape than similarly aged competitors, Spotify has caved to too many buzzy trends.
Senate bill to ban TikTok gets White House support: Pressure mounts for TikTok to prove it operates independently from Beijing. Increased bans will give TikTok’s US competitors a window to seize market share.
Spotify's upgrades aim to attract more podcasters: The latest tools launch amid a slowdown in podcast growth.
On today's episode, we discuss how social media engagement is changing, whether TikTok is the new Google for young people, if the "deinfluencing" trend is here to stay, whether YouTube Music can compete with Spotify and Apple Music, what the road to electric vehicles looks like, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and analyst Max Willens.
Meta getting ready for more layoffs: Thousands of jobs could be lost as the company tightens its belt before Zuckerberg goes on leave. The cuts could spur other Big Tech companies to continue shedding headcount.