The Streaming Madman critiques the ineffective and antiquated strategies in political advertising, likening the approach to outdated consumer marketing tactics that fail to resonate with an increasingly engaged electorate.

Starz has renewed its multi-year partnership with YouTube, continuing its presence on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels as a premium add-on while planning to introduce more customized bundles. This move taps into the demand for bundled services, with recent…

YouTube reported a 12% year-over-year increase in Q3 ad revenue, reaching $8.92 billion, driven by increased TV screen viewing and a 20% rise in upfront ad commitments. The platform's growing dominance in living-room viewing has positioned it as a leader…

Walmart is launching a Black Friday campaign that combines episodic Hollywood storytelling with retail advertising, featuring stars like Taye Diggs and Lisa Rinna. This innovative, ten-part series aims to capture viewer attention with TV-inspired narratives and cliffhanger endings across platforms,…

Skip critiques Samsung's announcement of 88 million monthly active users (MAUs) on Samsung TV Plus, arguing that the metric misrepresents genuine user engagement since the app autoplays by default on Samsung TVs. Highlighting that MAU is a "vanity metric" often…

The proposed merger between DirecTV and Dish Network faces a setback as Dish’s bondholders resist a $1.6 billion debt reduction, jeopardizing the deal’s viability. DirecTV, aiming to create a consolidated pay-TV leader, is prepared to abandon the merger if an…

Netflix introduced a "Moments" feature, allowing users to save and share memorable scenes from its content, initially available on iOS with an Android rollout planned. This feature not only enhances user engagement through shareable, high-quality content but also serves as…

Our latest From the Archives column explores Zediva, a startup that briefly disrupted the streaming industry in the early 2010s by allowing users to rent and remotely stream physical DVDs from its data centers. By using the first-sale doctrine to…

Chick-fil-A is launching its streaming app, Chick-fil-A Play, on November 18, positioning the brand beyond its restaurant roots. Like LEGO and Red Bull, Chick-fil-A aims to deepen customer engagement through content, while opening new revenue streams via ad placements and…

Fubo has launched a standalone premium subscription service, entering the Channels business and allowing users to subscribe to services like NBA League Pass and Paramount+ without its core live TV plan. This move boosts margins and reduces churn by positioning…