Channel 4 is pivoting its business model by launching in-house production and exploring majority acquisitions of content producers, marking a major departure from its 40-year reliance on external indie partners. Enabled by the U.K.'s Media Act 2024, the shift includes…
Disney and TelevisaUnivision have struck a cross-border content deal that enhances both companies' streaming and live TV offerings. In the U.S., Hulu + Live TV adds Univision’s suite of Spanish-language networks, while in Mexico, Disney+ will bundle with ViX. The…
NBCUniversal has submitted a bid to acquire Major League Baseball broadcast rights previously held by ESPN, covering both regular-season and postseason games. The offer is reportedly at a lower rate than ESPN's $550 million annual deal, which ends after the…
In response to a question about whether binge or weekly releases are smarter in 2025, Skip breaks down why there’s no universal answer—just strategic trade-offs. Binge drops deliver fast discovery and viral heat but lose steam quickly. Weekly releases, as…
Ad-supported streaming has become the dominant model across platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Peacock, marking a major shift from the ad-free premium approach. According to Antenna, nearly half of all streaming subscriptions now include ads, with ad-supported tiers driving the…
YouTube is making a concerted push to secure Primetime Emmy nominations for its top creators by hosting its first-ever "For Your Consideration" event. The platform is backing Sean Evans' "Hot Ones," Rhett and Link's "Good Mythical Morning," and Michelle Khare's…
Variety discusses how this year’s TV upfronts were steeped in irony and anxiety, with media giants putting on a confident face despite industry-wide budget cuts, layoffs, and shifting strategies. Live sports dominated pitches, scripted TV continued to shrink on broadcast,…
Optimum has partnered with Bango to launch a white-labeled subscription management platform using Bango's Digital Vending Machine. The platform allows Optimum customers to manage, start, and stop streaming subscriptions like Disney Plus and Hulu, with more services to be added…
Front Office Sports discusses how Tidal League, founded by Kurt Benson, went from $0 to over $1 million in revenue in 2022 by building a sports media brand backed by ex-NBA and NFL players like Theo Pinson and Charlie Villanueva.…
Apple has reapproved Fortnite for the U.S. App Store, five years after it was removed due to a payment dispute with Epic Games. The move follows a recent court ruling favoring Epic, which prohibits Apple from restricting or charging fees…
