Starz’s Q2 results showed its standalone strategy taking shape as total subscribers increased despite a June price hike to $11.99, while engagement reached the second-highest level in company history. Starz…
Nielsen’s $2.15 billion acquisition of DoubleVerify expands its role from audience measurement into verification, fraud detection, brand suitability, optimization, and advertising performance. The deal gives Nielsen a broader position across the streaming and digital ad stack as advertisers demand better…
MLS named Larry Berg commissioner effective January 1, 2027, putting him in charge of leading the league into its next media rights negotiations as the Apple deal approaches its 2029 expiration. Berg's biggest challenge is proving MLS can keep the…
Fox’s 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage drove a 108% increase in television advertising revenue and boosted Fox One subscriber growth. The quarter validated Fox’s multiplatform sports strategy and strengthened its position ahead of future NFL rights negotiations.
From the Archives revisits how Pluto TV turned aging television libraries into a recurring revenue engine by packaging catalog programming into scheduled FAST channels and monetizing connected-TV viewing through addressable advertising. Viacom’s $340 million acquisition gave the company direct consumer…
Disney’s exploring a free, ad-supported streaming layer that could expand its audience, create more inventory for advertisers and move viewers toward Disney+ subscriptions and other Disney businesses. Kirby sees the strongest model combining branded FAST channels, rotating on-demand content and…
Roku’s Q2 revenue rose 22% to more than $1.35 billion as platform revenue climbed 25% to $1.22 billion and net income jumped to $164.2 million. Roku’s growing engagement, advertising inventory, subscription distribution, and control of the TV discovery layer strengthen…
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q2 results showed HBO Max emerging as its strongest growth engine, with streaming revenue topping $3 billion and adjusted EBITDA rising 75% to $512 million, while Global Linear Networks still generated $1.45 billion in adjusted EBITDA despite…
Nielsen’s $2.15 billion acquisition of DoubleVerify expands its role from audience measurement into verification, fraud detection, brand suitability, optimization, and advertising performance. The deal gives Nielsen a broader position across the streaming and digital ad stack as advertisers demand better…
Disney’s fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 7% to $25.25 billion as streaming operating income more than doubled to $712 million and Experiences operating income climbed 20% to $3.02 billion. Disney+ is becoming the center of Disney’s unified consumer strategy, connecting subscriptions,…
Fubo’s subscriber base reached 5.75 million in North America as the NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup drove sign-ups, but pro forma revenue stayed flat and adjusted EBITDA fell to $19.1 million. Disney’s opportunity is to turn Fubo into a…
Walmart’s completed acquisition of Vibe.co brings more than 10,000 self-service streaming TV advertisers into Walmart Connect, pairing Vibe’s demand platform with Vizio’s CTV supply and Walmart’s commerce data. The deal’s upside depends on keeping Vibe open and transparent enough to…
HBO Max has launched in Germany, Italy, and five other European markets, expanding through new carriage deals with Amazon Prime Video and local bundling partners. The move ends legacy Sky restrictions and sets the stage for a U.K./Ireland launch in…
Spotify has opened a new video-first podcast studio in Hollywood’s Sycamore media district, marking its second LA location and expanding its investment in video podcasting. The 11,000-square-foot facility will support creators in the Spotify Partner Program, including The Ringer and…
Netflix is facing a lawsuit from an HBO Max subscriber seeking to block its proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s entertainment assets, alleging the merger would harm competition and lead to higher subscription prices. The plaintiff argues the…
FIFA has named TikTok its official "Preferred Platform" for the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time a social media platform has received such a designation. The deal includes live match footage, press conferences, training updates, and creator-led content, aiming…
NBCUniversal is expanding Peacock’s interactive sports streaming features for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and NBA All-Star Weekend. New mobile-optimized experiences—Rinkside Live for hockey and figure skating, and Courtside Live for basketball—will let users toggle between curated camera angles…
Disney+ is planning to launch a vertical, TikTok-style video feed later this year, aiming to increase daily user engagement through short-form content. The feed may include episode clips, social content, and AI-generated videos, possibly integrating elements from its ESPN “Verts”…
