TheWrap examines how Hollywood's pivot to streaming to compete with Netflix has negatively impacted theatrical revenues. Disney's launch of Disney+ in 2019 led other studios like Warner Bros Discovery, Universal, and Paramount to follow suit, resulting in declining stock prices…

Paramount+ is exploring a partnership with another streaming service, with WBD’s Max as a strong contender. This move comes as the streaming industry sees increased consolidation efforts. Recent data from Parrot Analytics shows that despite only a 0.9% title overlap,…

Charter Communications is now offering Spectrum TV subscribers free access to Vix Premium with Ads. This benefit applies to customers with at least one Univision channel in their package. The agreement, part of a new contract with Televisa-Univision, brings over…

Peacock is increasing its subscription price by $2 ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris, a strategy aimed at boosting subscriber numbers. Despite growth, Peacock ranks lowest in US audience demand share for originals and relies on linear programming for…

DISH Media has introduced Pause Ads on Sling TV, allowing advertisers to engage viewers during pauses in live or on-demand content. This format offers a clutter-free environment with 100% share of voice and creative options for video or static graphics.…

Spotify has launched a new feature allowing podcast listeners to leave comments on episodes, enhancing interactivity and community engagement. This follows Spotify's expansion into video podcasts and aims to boost listener retention and podcast consumption. There are now over 250,000…

DreamFlare AI, co-founded by Josh Liss and Rob Bralver, has launched to help creators produce and monetize AI-generated short-form content using third-party tools. The platform offers comic book-style "Flips" and interactive "Spins," aiming to democratize storytelling despite industry concerns about…

Ampere Analysis data shows that bundling streaming services reduces customer churn, with 42% of U.S. streaming subscribers regularly canceling and resubscribing. Disney+ resubscribers who opt for the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle are 59% less likely to churn within 12 months compared to…

Paramount Global and Skydance Media have finalized a $28 billion merger, with David Ellison taking over as CEO. Ellison aims to transform Paramount into a tech-driven powerhouse by enhancing Paramount+'s technology and using AI for operations. The merger faces industry…

Microsoft is launching its Xbox TV app on select Amazon Fire TV Sticks, providing access to Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Initially available on Fire TV 4K Max (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2023), the…