YouTube has launched a gifting feature for vertical livestreams, mirroring TikTok's LIVE Gifts, to boost creator monetization. To encourage adoption, Google is offering a 50% bonus on gifts for three months. The move aims to compete in the growing livestream…

Amazon Prime Video appears to be working on adding a multiview feature, based on new Prime Video app code analyzed by Android Authority. This feature, allowing users to watch multiple live streams simultaneously, would enhance its live sports streaming experience…

YouTube stated that more than 45 million people in the U.S. watched election-related content on November 5, 2024, highlighting a significant shift from traditional TV to digital platforms. While Nielsen reported 42.29 million viewers across cable and broadcast networks during…

Nielsen CEO Karthik Rao addressed the firm’s contract dispute with Paramount Global, rejecting claims of "substantial price increases" and asserting that Paramount is seeking an unsustainable 50% price cut. Rao highlighted Nielsen’s investments in upgrading its measurement tools and emphasized…

The Digital Entertainment Group reports that consumer spending on home entertainment reached $13 billion in Q3 2024, driven by a 26.7% increase in subscription streaming, now accounting for 91% of the total. While digital rentals grew 7.7%, EST and physical…

Cineverse reported a Q2 2024 net loss of $1.2 million on $12.7 million revenue, ahead of the record-breaking success of Terrifier 3, which grossed $82 million globally and became the highest-grossing non-rated film. The film is expected to drive $20+…

DirecTV plans to roll out its “pause ads” feature to its FAST platform, MyFree DirecTV, building on its success in pay TV and connected devices. Pause ads have driven high recall rates—2.5x higher than traditional TV ads. At The Streaming…

EverPass CEO Alex Kaplan described the fight for international sports streaming rights as “trench warfare” at the Front Office Sports Future of Sports event. While global players like Amazon and Netflix offer potential solutions, fragmented markets require localized strategies. Netflix’s…

The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) is launching a DTC streaming service on Friday, allowing fans to watch live games from the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox without a cable subscription. Priced at $20 per month for one team or…

Disney has launched its first global Disney+ holiday sponsorship program, featuring over 100 brands across North America, EMEA, and LatAm. Ads will appear in holiday programming, alongside interactive formats like Hulu's "Shop the Scene." Sponsorships will also integrate with tentpole…