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…

TV Technology explores whether Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI) will become the industry norm for dynamic ad insertion (DAI). SGAI blends Client-Side (CSAI) and Server-Side (SSAI) approaches, reducing server load while maintaining seamless playback. Its compatibility with low-latency streaming and standardization…

Warner Bros. Discovery has formed a $1 billion joint venture with UK-based Cutting Edge Group to license its movie and TV show music catalog. Unlike recent artist catalog sales, WBD retains ownership and creative control while generating substantial revenue. The…

Warner Bros. Discovery is leveraging The White Lotus to attract major sponsors to Max, marking a shift in how HBO content is monetized. Despite HBO’s traditional ad-free model, Max’s ad-supported tier allows brands like American Express, Diageo, Google, BMW, and…

tvScientific has raised $25.5 million in a Series B funding round led by NewRoad Capital Partners, Roku, and Second Alpha Partners, with participation from existing investors. The company aims to expand the CTV ad market by making it a viable…

Rogers has launched App TV, a "pay TV lite" streaming package with Netflix for $25 CAD/month, aiming to curb cord-cutting. It includes 40+ live and on-demand channels, 20 FAST channels, and runs on the Rogers Xfinity Stream app but lacks…

MSG Networks is seeking to restructure its debt to avoid bankruptcy, with JPMorgan leading talks and Amazon speculated as a potential investor. The move comes amid an ongoing carriage dispute with Optimum, which has kept the network off-air for many…

SiriusXM reported Q4 2024 earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but its full-year revenue declined 3% to $8.7 billion due to lower subscriber fee income. The company added 149,000 self-pay subscribers in Q4 but ended the year with 296,000 fewer…

Apple reported its best-ever quarter in Q4 2024, with revenue reaching $124.3 billion, up 4% year over year, and earnings per share rising 10% to $2.40. Services revenue, including Apple TV+, Apple Music, and iCloud, grew to $26.3 billion from…