The Hollywood Reporter introspects on cable news' uncertain future as ownership changes, declining pay-TV revenues, and shifting consumer habits reshape the industry. MSNBC is being spun off, CNN is restructuring, and Fox News may face a sale if Rupert Murdoch…

Disney is prioritizing “skinny bundles” over its Venu sports streaming venture, citing their growing appeal and Venu’s redundancy. CEO Bob Iger confirmed ESPN will also launch a standalone streaming service with betting and fantasy sports features. Disney is merging Fubo…

A recent Bain & Co. report warns that media companies must either "own the consumer, own the IP, or own nothing" to compete with tech giants.

Pixalate's Q4 2024 data shows Roku remains the dominant CTV device in North America, holding a 39% share of voice in the U.S., 35% in Canada, and 74% in Mexico. Notably, Roku's U.S. market share declined from 55% in 2023…

Spotify reported its first full year of profitability in 2024, with revenue rising 16% year-over-year to €4.2 billion and operating income reaching €477 million. Monthly active users grew 12% to 675 million, while subscribers increased 11% to 263 million.

The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) has launched the Edge Working Group to optimize edge computing for scalable, low-latency live streaming, especially for live sports. The group will define best practices for edge caching, using containerized solutions to improve performance…

MSG Sports posted $357.8 million in Q2 FY2025 revenue, up 9% year-over-year, but faces media rights uncertainty due to an Optimum-MSG Networks carriage dispute. Despite strong ticket sales and sponsorships, adjusted operating income fell 45% to $20 million due to…

Netflix has canceled plans to release six games for iOS and Android as part of its ongoing revamp of its games division. Titles including Tales of the Shire, Thirsty Suitors, and Don't Starve Together will no longer be added, as…

Ampere Analysis forecasts that in 2025, streaming services will outspend commercial broadcasters on content for the first time, with global streamer investment reaching $95 billion, or 39% of total spending. This shift follows subscriber growth driven by password-sharing crackdowns and…

Roku, Hello Sunshine, and Rich Eisen Productions are launching Women’s Sports Now, a weekly studio show on The Roku Channel dedicated to women’s sports. Hosted by Renee Montgomery, Sarah Tiana, and Suzy Shuster, the series will feature highlights, analysis, and…