Infinite Reality acquired Napster for $207 million, aiming to reimagine the iconic brand as a fully immersive social music platform. The company plans to integrate Napster with its virtual environments, esports assets, and Web3 tools—enabling artists to host concerts, sell…

PFL has inked a multi-year media rights deal with STARZPLAY to stream all its MMA franchises across the MENA region. The partnership launches April 3 with the 2025 PFL World Tournament and includes free access to PFL MENA content in…

The Streaming Madman tears into the chaos of AdTech Week in NYC, calling out the self-congratulatory absurdity, rampant greenwashing, and unchecked fraud that continues to suck 30–65% of ad budgets into a black hole of middlemen and bots. He skewers…

Netflix is now streaming HDR10+ content on AV1-enabled devices, improving picture quality for members on certified HDR10+ displays. By combining dynamic metadata with the efficient AV1 codec, Netflix enhances visual fidelity while expanding device compatibility and reducing bandwidth use.

Kirby breaks down the real streaming war—not the one between platforms, but the one waged by investors, analysts, and bankers behind the scenes. Instead of content and subscribers, this battle is about controlling narratives to move markets, where a well-timed…

Paramount+ is launching its Premium and ad-supported Basic tiers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria starting March 26. The move follows similar rollouts in Canada, the UK, and Australia, with nearly half of signups in those markets now coming from non-standard…

The U.S. music biz just crossed 100 million paid streaming subs, locking in streaming as king—but growth is slowing, and cracks are showing. Meanwhile, vinyl keeps its hot streak alive with $1.4B in revenue, outpacing digital downloads and showing fans…

ESPN is in talks to acquire NFL Media in a deal potentially worth $2 billion, aiming to fold key assets like RedZone, NFL Draft coverage, and original programming into its upcoming DTC brand. This move mirrors ESPN’s historic 1987 NFL…

Skip analyzes Apple TV+’s $1 billion annual losses and argues that the service isn’t about streaming dominance—it’s a high-end marketing expense. Despite 45 million subscribers and billions spent on originals, Apple TV+ remains a mid-tier player, serving more as a…

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos didn’t hold back in a new interview, calling Apple TV+ a “marketing play” rather than a real streaming competitor and criticizing Warner Bros. Discovery for ditching the HBO brand in favor of Max—a move he sees…