Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t axing Looney Tunes out of spite—it’s just chasing the numbers. With kids glued to YouTube and longtime fans aging out of key demos, WBD sees little reason to keep classic Looney Tunes on Max, especially when…
Harmonic has upgraded its VOS and XOS platforms with new origin capabilities to improve cost efficiency and flexibility for broadcasters. The hybrid cloud approach reduces storage costs by balancing on-premises and cloud assets, while integrating origin functionality into XOS streamlines…
LIV Golf has signed a global media deal with DAZN, making its events available for free in over 200 markets. The agreement includes exclusive broadcast rights in key countries like Canada, Germany, and Japan, alongside the launch of LIV Golf+,…
Parrot Analytics estimates that Formula 1: Drive to Survive has generated over $290 million in global streaming revenue for Netflix from 2020-2024. Sports docuseries make up 0.72% of all streaming titles but contribute 0.74% of revenue, with Netflix and Hulu…
Roku tested an unskippable ad that played before users could even reach the home screen, triggering immediate backlash from frustrated customers. While the test was limited, the overwhelmingly negative response highlighted growing concerns about platform-driven advertising, even for users paying…
ReelShort is leading the U.S. micro drama market, offering bite-sized, vertical-format series that cater to mobile users. The genre, which originated in China and generated $6.9 billion in revenue last year, has found a growing audience in the U.S., where…
Skip highlights that Disney may have unintentionally leaked the name of its upcoming DTC ESPN streaming service—ESPN All Access—during the 2025 CTV Connect conference. While not officially confirmed, the name surfaced publicly for the first time. Skip points out the…
Omdia projects global online consumer spending to hit $6.6 trillion by 2029, with shoppable TV emerging as a major opportunity. Amazon and Walmart are adapting, with Walmart’s Vizio acquisition boosting its digital advertising and shoppable TV strategy. While CTV and…
Charter Communications just brought on Scott Barton as Group VP of Digital Marketplace to build out a new digital storefront that combines Spectrum-branded entertainment with third-party streaming services. This move fits right into the industry’s push toward bundling, as more…
Apple TV+ is testing its HBO-inspired content strategy as Severance season 2 reaches its finale. Rather than increasing content volume, Apple is betting that a steady stream of prestige shows will retain subscribers, similar to HBO’s traditional approach. Following Severance,…
