Diamond Sports Group has partnered with Amazon’s Prime Video to offer its RSNs as an add-on subscription, expanding Diamond's reach while it navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Warner Bros. Discovery has added Max to The Roku Channel as part of its channels lineup, marking a strategic pivot back to third-party distribution. Originally focused on direct-to-consumer sales, WBD’s move reflects current priorities to boost cash flow and manage…

Gracenote’s new Data Hub and 2024 State of Play report provide insights into SVOD catalogs, covering content types, exclusivity, and global trends across major platforms. Insights from the Data Hub help streaming platforms, content creators, advertisers, and journalists understand catalog…

Amazon's Freevee is shutting down, with its content shifting to Prime Video’s ad-supported “Watch for Free” section, accessible to non-Prime members. This consolidation aims to streamline Amazon’s streaming ecosystem and follows earlier rebranding moves that hinted at Freevee’s phase-out.

Parks Associates’ latest data shows Prime Video holding the top spot in the U.S. SVOD market for the third year in a row, ahead of Netflix and Disney+. With 88% of U.S. households using a streaming service and 42% opting…

Netflix has reached 70 million monthly users on its ad-supported tier, driven by affordable pricing and premium feature additions. Over half of new sign-ups in ad-enabled regions choose the ad tier, and Netflix expects ad revenue to surpass $3 billion…

Dan Calzone, in his debut on The Streaming Wars, discusses how influencers are displacing traditional movie stars as younger audiences prioritize authentic, short-form content over polished productions. Platforms like YouTube and TikTok, with their vast reach and direct fan connections,…

Sony Pictures faced mixed outcomes in Q2, with declines in home entertainment and theatrical revenues offset by strong growth in streaming and music. Group-wide, Sony’s net income surged 75%, driven by strategic gains in gaming and third-party content licensing. Sony’s…

Paramount Global reported its second consecutive quarterly profit in streaming, driven by a $49 million gain and 3.5 million new subscribers for Paramount+. Overall revenue fell 6% due to declines in the TV and film segments, with linear TV profits…

Xperi reported Q3 revenues of $132.9 million, with notable growth in its pay-TV segment, reaching $81.67 million. The company nears 1 million TiVo-powered smart TVs, mostly in Europe, and anticipates reaching 2 million by year-end, when units are expected to…