From the Archives revisits Netflix’s 2011 attempt to split its DVD and streaming businesses into two separate services, rebranded as Qwikster, was a PR and operational failure that cost the…
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two independent public companies. One will focus on streaming and studios, led by David Zaslav. The other will contain the company’s cable networks and will be led by CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Most of WBD’s…
Fubo is launching Pay-Per-View events in June—no subscription required—starting with soccer and boxing matches. A new deal with DAZN brings its U.S. channel to Fubo and extends Fubo’s FAST channel to DAZN’s platform. These moves aim to attract casual fans…
Warner Bros. Discovery just axed dozens from its linear networks division, quietly admitting cable’s a sinking ship. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of shareholders told David Zaslav to shove his $52 million payday, voting against his comp package. Between layoffs, a junk…
From the Archives explores the rise and fall of M-GO, a 2013 joint venture between Technicolor and DreamWorks that aimed to simplify digital rentals and purchases with a user-first, cross-platform approach. M-GO distinguished itself by supporting UltraViolet, embedding directly into…
AMC Networks has partnered with Runway AI to generate marketing materials and pre-visualizations, aiming to cut costs amid ongoing financial pressure. While marketed as a tool to empower creatives, the move reflects a broader industry shift where AI adoption is…
Disney has expanded its partnership with Bell Media to launch a new Canadian streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Crave, and TSN, continuing a trend toward bundling as streamers look to improve value perception and offset cord-cutting. The bundle, expected later…
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two independent public companies. One will focus on streaming and studios, led by David Zaslav. The other will contain the company’s cable networks and will be led by CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Most of WBD’s…
Fubo is launching Pay-Per-View events in June—no subscription required—starting with soccer and boxing matches. A new deal with DAZN brings its U.S. channel to Fubo and extends Fubo’s FAST channel to DAZN’s platform. These moves aim to attract casual fans…
Warner Bros. Discovery just axed dozens from its linear networks division, quietly admitting cable’s a sinking ship. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of shareholders told David Zaslav to shove his $52 million payday, voting against his comp package. Between layoffs, a junk…
From the Archives explores the rise and fall of M-GO, a 2013 joint venture between Technicolor and DreamWorks that aimed to simplify digital rentals and purchases with a user-first, cross-platform approach. M-GO distinguished itself by supporting UltraViolet, embedding directly into…
AMC Networks has partnered with Runway AI to generate marketing materials and pre-visualizations, aiming to cut costs amid ongoing financial pressure. While marketed as a tool to empower creatives, the move reflects a broader industry shift where AI adoption is…
Disney has expanded its partnership with Bell Media to launch a new Canadian streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Crave, and TSN, continuing a trend toward bundling as streamers look to improve value perception and offset cord-cutting. The bundle, expected later…
Amazon has increased Prime Video’s ad load to four-to-six minutes per hour, nearly doubling the previous maximum of three-and-a-half minutes, according to Adweek. The change is part of Amazon’s broader monetization strategy, which includes a $3/month charge to remove ads…
YouTube contributed $55 billion to the U.S. GDP and supported 490,000 full-time equivalent jobs in 2024, according to its latest Impact Report with Oxford Economics. This marks a significant year-over-year increase and underscores the platform’s expanding economic influence, driven by…
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two public companies by mid-2026, aiming to unlock greater value by separating its high-growth streaming and studio operations from its declining cable networks. CEO David Zaslav will lead WBD Streaming & Studios, housing HBO,…
The USGA is in the early stages of negotiating a new media-rights deal for the U.S. Open, with NBC Sports’ current contract set to expire after next year. CEO Mike Whan said there's strong interest from existing and potential partners,…
Apple is introducing AI-powered App Store Tags to enhance app discoverability, using large language models to generate tags from app metadata, which are then human-reviewed. Users will see these tags in search results, helping them find apps based on specific…
Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the company has no plans to shut down Hulu, instead aiming to expand it globally and deepen bundling opportunities. This comes amid speculation that Hulu was being sidelined, following its integration into Disney Plus and…
