The Streaming Madman tears into the chaos of AdTech Week in NYC, calling out the self-congratulatory absurdity, rampant greenwashing, and unchecked fraud that continues to suck 30–65% of ad budgets into a black hole of middlemen and bots. He skewers…
From the Archives goes back to the rise and fall of Blip.tv—a scrappy, creator-first platform that tried to go toe-to-toe with YouTube before the algorithm ruled all. Launched in 2005, Blip carved out a space for indie web series with…
Kirby breaks down the real streaming war—not the one between platforms, but the one waged by investors, analysts, and bankers behind the scenes. Instead of content and subscribers, this battle is about controlling narratives to move markets, where a well-timed…
Paramount+ is launching its Premium and ad-supported Basic tiers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria starting March 26. The move follows similar rollouts in Canada, the UK, and Australia, with nearly half of signups in those markets now coming from non-standard…
Fubo’s pause ads are delivering big results, driving 129% more engagement than traditional video ads on other platforms, according to a study with EDO. By showing ads only when users pause content—rather than interrupting it—Fubo is tapping into a more…
Good Good Golf has raised $45 million in a funding round led by Creator Sports Capital, with participation from Omaha Productions and others, to scale its media and commerce initiatives. The creator-driven golf media company, which boasts over 1.75 million…
Disney is doubling down on sequels, reboots, and familiar IP as its core content strategy, with CEO Bob Iger confirming at the 2025 shareholder meeting that more of the same is coming. After past box-office stumbles, Disney has found consistent…
SiriusXM has appointed Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi and former Vimeo chief, as an independent director on its board, following the resignation of vice chairman and former CEO James E. Meyer. Sud brings deep experience in digital media and streaming,…
Skip analyzes Apple TV+’s $1 billion annual losses and argues that the service isn’t about streaming dominance—it’s a high-end marketing expense. Despite 45 million subscribers and billions spent on originals, Apple TV+ remains a mid-tier player, serving more as a…
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos didn’t hold back in a new interview, calling Apple TV+ a “marketing play” rather than a real streaming competitor and criticizing Warner Bros. Discovery for ditching the HBO brand in favor of Max—a move he sees…
