The LA Times delves into the significance of WWE’s expansion into streaming and Netflix’s strategy to grow its live content offerings. The $5 billion exclusive deal positions WWE to expand its global reach and revenue streams, while Netflix leverages WWE’s…

NBC Sports and Peacock set viewership records in 2024, with over 400 billion minutes watched across major events like the Paris Olympics, NFL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby. Key highlights include a record 30.4 million primetime viewers for the Olympics,…

Reuters and Gannett are launching a bundled subscription service in Q1 2025, combining Reuters’ national and international coverage with Gannett’s USA Today Network local news from over 200 publications. The partnership aims to offer a cost-effective solution for media outlets,…

The Diamond Sports Group on Thursday emerged from its Chapter 11 bankrupty case, and now it has a new name: "Main Street Sports Group." This article, Diamond Sports rebrands to Main Street Sports after emerging from Chapter 11, was first…

Netflix's 2024 strategy emphasizes subscriber retention, a focus on fewer but higher-quality original productions, and leveraging earned media for visibility. Key tactics include diversifying its library with licensed content, targeting selective investments in live programming, and maintaining "rock-bottom churn rates"…

LiveOne reports 450,000 Tesla owners stream content via its app, with 100,000 using the ad-supported tier. Despite Tesla ending subsidies for premium audio, the partnership continues through 2026, showcasing LiveOne's B2B success. CEO Rob Ellin hinted at new partnerships in…

Reviews.org’s 2024 survey found that American spending on streaming services dropped 23%, averaging $42.38 per month compared to $55.04 in 2023. The decline is driven by "streaming fatigue," experienced by 27.8% of respondents, and rising cable/satellite costs, which increased 11%…

Executives at PGA Tour say they are getting ready for a new era in sports when leagues will need to exercise significantly more control over the content that’s made from the games, matches and tournaments that every media outlet wants…

Squid Game Season 2, as reported by Variety, set a Netflix record with 68 million views in its first four days, surpassing the 2022 debut of Wednesday (50.1 million views). The Korean drama’s first season also held Netflix’s top-watched title,…

Tony Vinciquerra, in an interview with the LA Times, reflected on his tenure as CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment ahead of his January 2 departure. He discussed revitalizing franchises like Spider-Man and Jumanji, leveraging PlayStation IP, and expanding into anime…