Skip unpacks Sony Pictures Entertainment's rough quarter, with profits sliding 21% to $223 million due to rising marketing costs and weaker catalog licensing. Despite a 6% revenue bump to $2.62 billion, operating income fell 16.5%. Meanwhile, PlayStation and Sony Music…

YouTube’s biggest screen is now the TV, with more watch time happening on television than on mobile or desktop. In December 2024, YouTube accounted for 11.1% of total U.S. TV viewing—beating Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu—marking a major shift in…

Tubi’s Super Bowl stream proved that free, ad-supported platforms can handle major live sports, opening the door for more events to be streamed without paywalls. This raises big questions—could FAST platforms like Tubi expand further into live sports, and what…

Tastemade is expanding its Jamie Oliver content with three new series—Jamie Oliver: Seasons, Jamie: Fast and Simple, and Jamie Cooks Italy—through a new deal with Fremantle. The shows will stream across Tastemade’s FAST channels and be ad-free for Tastemade+ subscribers.…

Super Bowl LIX set a record with 126 million viewers, driven by streaming growth. Fox’s Tubi drew 13.6 million viewers, while traditional TV households declined by 5%. Despite a lopsided game, peak viewership hit 135.7 million, and advertisers saw strong…

Netflix is eyeing video podcasts, according to Business Insider, as it looks to expand its content lineup. With YouTube dominating the space and Gen Z favoring video-first formats, Netflix sees a chance to tap into creator-led content. The move could…

Fox just bought Red Seat Ventures, the company behind podcasts and digital shows from Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Bill O’Reilly. Red Seat will sit under Fox’s Tubi Media Group, signaling a bigger move into digital media. As pay TV…

Lionsgate had a strong Q3, slashing its losses by 80% to $21.9 million and beating Wall Street estimates with $970.5 million in revenue. The studio’s library revenue hit a record $954 million, and TV revenue surged 63%, fueled by post-strike…

Tastemade is teaming up with Ole Interactive to launch new FAST channels in Latin America, targeting the region’s surging ad-supported streaming market. The partnership combines Tastemade’s digital content expertise with Ole’s distribution and ad network, expanding its presence in food,…

Bundling is reshaping the streaming industry, expanding beyond video services into music, retail, and telecom to offer all-in-one subscription packages. According to Looper Insights' latest report, bundling simplifies consumer choices, enhances retention, and is gradually replacing the traditional "stacking" model…