Hollywood isn’t being disrupted by AI, it’s being rebuilt around it. From animation and dubbing to distribution and personalization, AI is now baked into the workflows that drive production and…
From the Archives chronicles Veoh’s ambitious rise and eventual fall after launching in 2005 to reshape online video. Despite early innovation and backing from major media and tech investors, Veoh’s lack of strategic focus, unclear identity, and unsustainable business model…
Rebecca Avery of Integration Therapy argues that metadata is not just a technical concern but a core business asset that directly impacts revenue, rights enforcement, and operational efficiency. Poorly governed metadata slows decision-making, drives up manual intervention, and erodes trust…
Ask Skip addresses whether it's time to leave media after being laid off—and the hard truth is, traditional media is in strategic decline. But storytelling, strategy, and talent still matter—just not in the same places. The future lies at the…
Radial Entertainment has launched following Oaktree Capital’s acquisition of FilmRise and merger with Shout! Studios. The combined entity brings together 70,000 titles, creating one of the largest independent distributors in film and TV. Oaktree plans to scale Radial through additional…
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 to Netflix’s lineup, but more importantly, signals the company's growing…
Ampere Analysis reports that short-form video now surpasses streaming, broadcast TV, and gaming in daily usage, with 63% of the global online population engaging with platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels daily. The format’s rapid growth is fueled…
Radial Entertainment has launched following Oaktree Capital’s acquisition of FilmRise and merger with Shout! Studios. The combined entity brings together 70,000 titles, creating one of the largest independent distributors in film and TV. Oaktree plans to scale Radial through additional…
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 to Netflix’s lineup, but more importantly, signals the company's growing…
Disney and Charter have expanded their 2023 carriage deal, restoring eight previously dropped linear channels to Spectrum TV and adding ad-supported Hulu to Spectrum TV Select at no extra cost. The agreement extends the companies' multiyear partnership and deepens a…
From the Archives traces how the founders of adRise pulled off a rare pivot, turning a B2B infrastructure play into a direct-to-consumer powerhouse with Tubi. By leveraging backend distribution deals to quietly build its own content library, Tubi avoided costly…
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…
CoComelon tops the list as the most-searched YouTube channel in the U.S. with an average of 87,607 Google searches per month, according to new data from Riverside. MrBeast and Taylor Swift follow in second and third, highlighting the blend of…
JioStar CEO Sanjog Gupta is leading a bold strategy to position sports as the ultimate audience aggregator for India’s evolving entertainment landscape. His $500 million investment plan emphasizes leveraging marquee events like the IPL to fuel broader platform engagement across…
Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is suing distribution partner Trinity Broadcasting for breach of contract. The network struggled to attract viewers despite claims of wide reach, failed to pay content partners like…
Dentsu Gaming's 2025 Gaming Trends Report reveals a disconnect between consumer behavior and advertising investment: while gaming engagement is booming—with over 3.4 billion gamers and time spent up 6% YoY—less than 5% of global media spend targets the space. The…
Warner Music Group is cutting approximately $300 million in costs, including $170 million via layoffs, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at "future-proofing" the company and boosting investment in music. CEO Robert Kyncl emphasized a renewed focus on A&R…
Paramount Global has signed a multi-year carriage renewal with Mediacom Communications, ensuring continued access to CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and other networks, plus Paramount+ Premium for Mediacom customers. The deal enhances distribution for Paramount’s content across both linear and streaming formats,…
