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With 82.3% of streaming hours, Twitch leads the industry but faces stiff competition from YouTube’s talent poaching and new platforms.

The Trade Desk unveils a CTV operating system: The move thrusts the DSP provider into direct competition with leading CTV device manufacturers.

Comcast looks to free streaming biz from linear’s decline: The company is separating cable and digital assets in a move that others will mimic.

Global cinema thrives: Record openings, strong international performance, and theatrical-streaming hybrids signal a box office comeback.

Netflix's failed boxing stream raises serious concerns about its tech capabilities: The platform has six weeks to fix major issues before streaming NFL Christmas games.

NBA partnership fuels WBD’s global ambitions: Max combines premium Western franchises with localized content, targeting competitive streaming markets in APAC and beyond.

Streaming ad loads haven’t changed much lately. To a viewer accustomed to watching Netflix without ads, 9 minutes of ads per hour may seem like a lot. But that’s still much lower than linear TV, which has about 15 minutes of ads per hour.

A hot mic moment revealed Disney’s advertising audience: The company’s Q4 earnings came with AVOD revelations and significant gains in India.

New revenue-sharing perks could attract more visual content and position the platform to compete with YouTube as video podcasts surge in popularity.

Amazon integrates Freevee content with Prime Video: Viewers gain access to ad-supported shows while Amazon streamlines its media ecosystem for advertisers.

Niche streaming services find foothold: Targeted platforms like Hallmark+ attract dedicated viewers amid competition from larger streamers.

The beta feature simplifies music remixing for creators, signaling YouTube’s push to rival TikTok in video innovation.

Netflix ad-supported tier hits 70 million users: Live sports and exclusive sponsorships boost subscriber growth and advertising revenues.

Digital live sports viewers have surpassed traditional pay TV live sports viewers in the US, per EMARKETER forecast. This trend will continue next year, when 114.1 million people will watch sports via digital while 82.0 million will watch via TV.

Tech ads thrive on YouTube: Industry KPI data shows computing, food, and political ads draw viewer attention as automotive lags.

Paramount’s Q3 results reflect strong streaming growth: To attain 3.5 million new subscribers and $49 million in DTC profit, it’s leveraged cost cutting and content innovation to balance revenue pressures from traditional TV.

‘Star Wars’ is coming back for another trilogy: Disney is likely to spend heavily, and a pipeline to streaming could bolster Disney+ revenues.

The pivot to streaming won’t include everyone: Millions of consumers will remain without streaming in coming years. Here’s how brands can reach them.

Max adds 7.2 million global subscribers in Q3: International expansion and ad revenue gains boost WBD’s position in the streaming race.

“Stranger Things” finale marks the end of an era for Netflix: As its flagship series sunsets, the streamer could focus more on reality shows.