105.3 million people in the US will watch live sports via digital this year, up from 95.5 million last year, per our September 2024 forecast.
Streamers, pay TV sue to block click-to-cancel: The FTC’s attempt to standardize digital cancellations may have an uphill battle.
Study finds 57% of streamers choose AVOD tiers: Consumers seek affordable alternatives amid subscription price hikes.
Netflix cuts its expensive AAA gaming division, indicating anxieties about long-term, high-cost games projects. Focusing on smaller IP-based projects could better align with its business model.
Instagram integrates with Spotify: Users can now save songs from Reels directly to their Spotify library.
Netflix reports 15% revenue growth: Its ad-supported tier and live sports drove success despite slowing subscriber gains.
The NFL eyes a full season of foreign games: Another rights package could reignite the streaming bidding wars.
In a first for the Super Bowl, there will be two Spanish broadcasts: NBCU and Fox are sharing Spanish-language rights as marketers pay more heed to Hispanic consumers.
nternal studies revealed compulsive TikTok use harmed mental health and disrupted users’ responsibilities like sleep and school, intensifying legal battles against the platform.
Firefly’s new genAI tools bring short-form video creation to users, but limited output abilities raise questions about practicality and industry adoption.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the different futures AI could usher in, what Amazon’s store strategy should be, if searching with video will catch on, the impact of instant AI video generators, how many Americans drive an electric car, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins.
DirecTV enters FAST streaming space: This new service offers free, ad-supported content and genre-specific bundles, aiming to attract cord-cutters and younger audiences.
Apple’s Prime Video deal draws the lines of power in streaming: Growth in SVOD is slowing significantly, leaving services little choice but to piggyback off larger platforms.
Meta unveils creator features at AWNY: Advertisers will be able to forge stronger relationships with creators and rely on their image.
Amazon’s MX Player acquisition reignites the battle for Indian consumers: $100 million purchase gives Amazon ownership of the largest free streaming service in India.
Amid industry layoffs and closures, Blizzard needs Vessel of Hatred to reignite interest in Diablo IV and maintain its strong position in the gaming market.
Meta enhances ad tools with AI: New video and image features improve ad performance, boosting engagement and advertiser ROI.
TikTok is dealt a brutal legal blow: 14 states sued the company for harming minors, adding to its enormous pile of litigation and brand safety controversies.
Steinlauf steps down from WBD amid streaming pivot: His departure marks a key moment for Warner Bros. Discovery as it navigates the decline of linear TV and increasing competition in streaming.
Charter Spectrum now offers $65 worth of streaming services: While easy access to alternatives could accelerate churn, pay TV has little choice.