Netflix will begin carrying live content from NASA+ later this summer, marking its first U.S. partnership with a third-party live feed provider. The deal adds rocket launches and mission coverage…
Amazon is executing a dual-platform streaming strategy in India, targeting subscription-ready audiences with Prime Video and mobile-first, ad-supported users through Amazon MX Player. Prime Video is investing in premium originals and theatrical releases, while MX Player is focused on scaled…
ISS has recommended Paramount Global shareholders vote against the re-election of Shari Redstone and three other board members, citing concerns over the company’s dual-class capital structure and executive compensation practices. The proxy adviser’s move adds pressure as Paramount awaits regulatory…
Netflix is leveraging the final season of Squid Game to reinforce its long-term commitment to Korean storytelling. Speaking at the APOS summit, VP Don Kang emphasized that Korean content is now a foundational part of the platform’s global strategy. While…
Ask Skip tackles why interactive ads haven’t scaled despite Hulu’s decade-old success with the format. The answer: structural laziness, misaligned incentives, and a lack of real UX innovation across most platforms. The tech exists—what’s missing is the will to build…
ViX is on track to become the fastest-growing major streaming service in the Americas in 2025, with an 18% subscriber increase projected by Ampere Analysis. Its hybrid freemium model, strong advertising revenue (expected to account for 60% of 2025 revenue),…
Park County, the company owned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has threatened legal action against incoming Paramount executive Jeff Shell, accusing him of interfering in the show’s next streaming deal. They allege Shell directed Netflix and…
Amazon is executing a dual-platform streaming strategy in India, targeting subscription-ready audiences with Prime Video and mobile-first, ad-supported users through Amazon MX Player. Prime Video is investing in premium originals and theatrical releases, while MX Player is focused on scaled…
ISS has recommended Paramount Global shareholders vote against the re-election of Shari Redstone and three other board members, citing concerns over the company’s dual-class capital structure and executive compensation practices. The proxy adviser’s move adds pressure as Paramount awaits regulatory…
Netflix is leveraging the final season of Squid Game to reinforce its long-term commitment to Korean storytelling. Speaking at the APOS summit, VP Don Kang emphasized that Korean content is now a foundational part of the platform’s global strategy. While…
ViX is on track to become the fastest-growing major streaming service in the Americas in 2025, with an 18% subscriber increase projected by Ampere Analysis. Its hybrid freemium model, strong advertising revenue (expected to account for 60% of 2025 revenue),…
Park County, the company owned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has threatened legal action against incoming Paramount executive Jeff Shell, accusing him of interfering in the show’s next streaming deal. They allege Shell directed Netflix and…
Omnicom and Interpublic Group (IPG) have received FTC approval to proceed with their $13.5 billion merger, creating the world's largest advertising holding company. However, the green light comes with strict conditions aimed at preventing politically motivated media buying, prohibiting coordinated…
WTA Ventures and Tennis Channel have extended their U.S. media rights partnership through 2032, securing exclusive multi-platform coverage of WTA 1000, 500, 250 events (excluding U.S.-based ones), and the WTA Finals. The expanded deal reinforces Tennis Channel’s role as the…
Disney is executing another round of layoffs, this time impacting under 2% of its product and technology division, led by Adam Smith. The cuts are part of a strategic effort to rebalance workforce investments, even as the division continues hiring…
ESPN has renewed its media rights deal with the Premier Lacrosse League through 2031 and will take a minority equity stake in the league. The expanded partnership includes full coverage of PLL and Women’s Lacrosse League games, as well as…
Moonbug Entertainment is partnering with Sanrio for a major “CoComelon” and “Hello Kitty” crossover launching in 2026, signaling an aggressive expansion of its global franchise strategy. At the APOS conference, Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer also revealed Moonbug’s music streams surpassed…
Walmart is set to launch new Onn-branded smart TVs powered by Vizio’s SmartCast OS, replacing Roku as the exclusive operating system. The move follows Walmart’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio, signaling a strategic push to grow its retail media and…
Liberty Media has received unconditional approval from the European Commission to acquire MotoGP for $4.96 billion, clearing the final regulatory hurdle. The deal, which adds MotoGP to Liberty’s Formula One Group, expands its presence in global motorsports and strengthens its…
