Accedo’s new report, released exclusively via The Streaming Wars, breaks down how AI is actually being used inside streaming companies—not just theorized about in boardrooms. Key findings from 25 execs across 18 video services show that while AI is reshaping…

Sky’s 2024 Attention Index highlights a major shift toward on-demand viewing in the UK, with smart TVs and mobile devices becoming the go-to screens. Despite this, live sports — especially football, F1, and darts — continue to anchor linear TV.…

FloSports is expanding its Smart TV presence through a new partnership with Accedo, following a record year of growth and a Series D funding round led by Dream Sports. The move aims to enhance reach and platform scalability as FloSports…

United Football League signed a global media rights deal with DAZN for the 2025 season, expanding its reach to over 200 international markets. The deal excludes the U.S., China, and select countries but makes all games available for free on…

Google is rolling out Immersive Ads within Roblox through a new partnership with Ad Manager, allowing brands to deliver native display and video ads in the game environment. These ads offer in-game rewards and have already seen strong engagement, with…

The NFL will air all three of its 2025 Christmas Day games on streaming platforms, with two games on Netflix and one on Amazon Prime Video. Netflix continues its three-year Christmas Day partnership, while Amazon’s game falls under its existing…

NESN saw massive gains to start the 2025 MLB season, with Opening Day cross-platform viewership more than doubling and NESN 360 live-streaming up 204% year over year. A mix of pricing changes, added ticket perks, and the launch of a…

QVC is laying off 900 employees, about 5% of its global workforce, as part of a shift from legacy TV retail to live social shopping and streaming commerce. The company is consolidating HSN’s operations into its West Chester, PA HQ…

YouTube is projected to surpass Disney in total revenue as soon as this year, with a 2024 figure of $54.2 billion, according to Michael Nathanson of MoffettNathanson. The platform is driving growth across advertising, subscriptions, and YouTube TV, with significant…

YouTube has demonetized Screen Culture and KH Studio, two of the biggest channels producing AI-generated “concept trailers,” after a Deadline report exposed their use of copyrighted materials and misleading content. The move highlights growing concerns about AI’s role in entertainment,…