Comcast has named its cable and digital spinoff "Versant," consolidating legacy brands like USA, CNBC, and Fandango under a single corporate identity. The move streamlines operations, enables strategic flexibility, and positions the unit for potential M&A or divestiture, reflecting broader…

SiriusXM and Fox Nation launched a soft bundle for $11.99 per month. The move marks a deeper strategic partnership between the two companies, offering a 33% discount and combining audio and video content in a cross-platform play aimed at maximizing…

TikTok Live overtook Twitch to become the second most-watched livestreaming platform globally in Q1 2025, according to Streams Charts. The platform generated over 8 billion hours of watch time, accounting for 27% of total livestreaming hours, and showed the strongest…

MASN has launched MASN+, a DTC service for Orioles and Nationals games, after years of delay due to a protracted rights dispute. The service arrives with flexible pricing but no annual plan, reflecting future uncertainty as the Nationals explore new…

Dimension Studio has launched an end-to-end AI-powered production pipeline, moving beyond experimental generative AI into full-scale operational use. Developed by its R&D division, the pipeline streamlines every phase of production — from ideation to delivery — enabling smaller teams to…

Netflix is increasingly relying on South Korean content, which now accounts for 8–9% of global viewing hours, surpassing UK and Japanese programming. Ampere Analysis attributes this success to Netflix’s mature production strategy, strong partnerships with local studios like CJ ENM,…

Kirby analyzes how Apple TV+ continues to lag behind in the streaming race, despite an ephemeral bump in market share from 7% to 8% in Q1 2025, driven by the return of Severance. He argues that high ARPU and prestige…

YouTube took the top spot in Nielsen’s February 2025 Media Distributor Gauge with an all-time high 11.6% share of U.S. TV viewing, surpassing Disney and marking its second No. 1 finish since Nielsen began tracking by distributor. YouTube’s connected TV…

From the Archives goes back to the rise and fall of Blip.tv—a scrappy, creator-first platform that tried to go toe-to-toe with YouTube before the algorithm ruled all. Launched in 2005, Blip carved out a space for indie web series with…

Fubo’s pause ads are delivering big results, driving 129% more engagement than traditional video ads on other platforms, according to a study with EDO. By showing ads only when users pause content—rather than interrupting it—Fubo is tapping into a more…