YouTube car culture is shifting as major creators leave popular channels like Donut Media, which has nearly 9 million subscribers, following its acquisition by Recurrent Ventures. Creators cite frustration with corporate pressure to prioritize profitability over creative freedom. This trend,…

Legal battles in the streaming industry, including Dolby's lawsuit against Roku and Fubo's antitrust case against Venu Sports, highlight the intense competition and high stakes in the market. These challenges may set new standards and influence future business practices. Warner…

The Future of TV Briefing provides an updated glossary of key terms used in the TV, streaming, and digital video industry, aiming to clarify and standardize terminology. The guide includes definitions for terms like "Advanced audiences," "AI," "AVOD," "CTV," "FAST,"…

Xperi plans to launch TiVo-powered smart TVs in the U.S. in early 2025, partnering with an unnamed top-five TV manufacturer. This follows their success in Europe, where six manufacturers have shipped over 2 million devices. Despite the dominance of Roku…

NBCUniversal's streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympics surpassed all previous Olympics combined, with 17 billion minutes viewed, mainly via Peacock. On linear TV, NBC continues to rank No. 1 among Adults 18-49, with an average of 32.6 million viewers, marking…

Charles Barkley will remain with TNT Sports, despite earlier plans to retire after next season. Barkley announced his commitment to Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT, even if the company loses NBA media rights. He will continue his role on "Inside the…

Broadcasting + Cable will print its final issue in September, and its parent company, Future, is also closing Multichannel News and their newsletters. Future plans to replace them with a new curated newsletter and revamp the NextTV website. The Broadcasting…

Samsung TV Plus, the top free ad-supported app on Samsung Smart TVs, has expanded its partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), adding over 500 hours of HMPG's original programming to its FAST and AVOD services. This move enhances the…

Origin's Fred Godfrey highlights the evolving landscape of Connected TV (CTV) advertising, with ad spend projected to surpass $30 billion in 2024. This growth presents challenges such as maintaining viewer attention, combating ad fatigue, and enhancing ad relevance. Innovative solutions…

Chegg is offering a free Max subscription to U.S. subscribers of Chegg Study ($14.95/month) and Chegg Study Pack ($19.95/month) for the 2024-25 school year. This partnership provides access to HBO content, popular shows like "Friends" and "Rick and Morty," live…